Cilicia, Tarsos AR Stater. Circa 440-400 BC. Horseman (Syennesis?) riding to left, wearing kyrbasia, holding lotus flower in right hand and reins in left, bow in bowcase on saddle; uncertain controls / Archer in kneeling-running stance to right, quiver over shoulder, drawing bow; Key symbol behind, all within dotted border within incuse square. Cf. Casabonne Type D (unlisted variety); H. A. Troxell and W. F. Spengler, "A Hoard of Early Greek Coins from Afghanistan" in MN 15 (1969), 14 (same dies); CNG e431, 239 (same rev. die); SNG France -; SNG Levante -; SNG von Aulock -. 10.85g, 22mm, 12h.
Very Fine; test cut.
From the inventory of a German dealer.