CILICIA. Tarsos. Balakros, satrap of Cilicia, 333-323 BC. Stater (Silver, 23 mm, 10.71 g, 2 h). Baaltars seated left, holding lotus-tipped scepter; to left, grain ear and bunch of grapes; to right B; below throne, I. Rev. Draped bust of Athena facing slightly to left, wearing crested Attic helmet. Casabonne series 2. SNG BN 420. Attractive light golden tone. Some minor scratches, otherwise, nearly very fine.
From the collection of W. F. Stoecklin, Amriswil, Switzerland, acquired from Münzen und Medaillen in Basel prior to 1975.