Cilicia, Tarsos. Balakros. Silver Stater (10.85 g), 333-323 BC. Baaltars seated left, holding lotus-tipped scepter; in left field, grain ear and grape bunch; in right field, ivy leaf and B; below throne, monogram. rev. Helmeted and draped bust of Athena facing slightly left; in upper left field, crested helmet. Casabonne series 2; cf. SNG BN 371 (controls); SNG Levante 121. Lightly toned with luster present. Superb Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $1,250
From the Dionysus Collection
Ex Tuck Pittman Collection (CNG 84, 5 May 2010), lot 676
ex Triton X (9 January 2007), lot 383.