Watch List notes:

MYSIA. Kisthene. Orontes, satrap of Mysia, circa 357-352 BC. Chalkous (Bronze, 9 mm, 1.36 g, 12 h). Bearded head of Orontes to right, wearing laureate Kyrbasia. Rev. [O]PON-TA Forepart of a winged boar to right. Kovacs Appendix A, 4. Troxell, Orontes, 6. Rare. Sharply struck and unusually clear, with an attractive dark green patina. Minor flan fault on the reverse, otherwise, nearly extremely fine.


Ex Helios 8, 13 October 2012, 254.