Greek Coinage
Dynasts of Lycia, Perikles, circa 380 – 360 BC
Stater, uncertain mint circa 380-375 BC, AR 9.88 g. Laureate and draped head facing slightly l. Rev. 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. All within shallow incuse square. Traité II, –. Mildenberg, Mithrapata 25 (dies 15/20). Olçay-Mørkholm, NC XI, 1971, 419–425 (A2/P6). Vismara –. SNG Copenhagen Suppl. 478 (this obverse die). SNG von Aulock 4253 (this obverse die).
Attractive old cabinet tone, minor areas of weakness, otherwise good very fine
Ex CNG sale 99, 2015, 303.