Greek Coins
Dynasts of Lycia, Pericles, circa 380-360 BC. Stater, Phellus circa 380-375 BC,
AR 9.77 g.
Description
Laureate and draped head facing slightly l.; in r. field, dolphin swimming downwards. Rev. wehnteze perikle in Lycian characters Nude warrior, advancing r., wearing crested Corinthian helmet and holding sword in r. hand and shield on l. arm; in r. field, triskeles above shell. All within shallow incuse square.
References
Traité II, –
Mildenberg, Mithrapata 21 (dies 14/16)
Olçay-Mørkholm, NC XI, 1971, 397-401, A1-P3 (these dies)
Vismara 215
SNG Copenhagen –
SNG von Aulock 4250 (this obverse die)
Condition
A rare variety. Old cabinet tone, minor areas of weakness, otherwise extremely fine
Provenance
Leu sale 30, 1982, 194
Nomos sale 8, 2013, 197
The B. in B. collection.
From the Podalia Hoard of 1957