Cilicia, Tarsos AR Stater. Balakros, satrap of Cilicia under Alexander III, circa 333-323 BC. Baaltars seated left on throne, holding lotus-tipped sceptre in right hand, left hand holding chlamys at his waist; grain ear and grape bunch to left, B below ivy leaf to right, T under throne / Facing bust of Athena, draped, wearing triple-crested helmet and necklace; crested helmet to upper left. Casabonne Series 2; SNG France 371 var. (control marks); SNG Levante 121. 10.97g, 23mm, 7h.
Very Fine; test punch.