Cilicia, Soloi. Balakros. Silver Stater (11.11 g), Satrap, 333-323 BC. Baaltars seated left, holding scepter; in left field, grain ear and grapes; below throne, T below strut; in right field, monogram above ivy leaf. Reverse: Draped bust of Athena facing slightly left, wearing triple-crested Attic helmet. Casabonne series 2; SNG BN 367; SNG Levante -; SNG von Aulock 5964. Boldly struck and well centered. Delicately toned. A very choice example. NGC grade Ch AU; Strike: 4/5, Surface: 5/5. Estimate Value $1,000 - 1,300
Ex CNG 61 2(25 September 2002), 783.