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DYNASTS of LYCIA, Perikles. Circa 380-360 BC. AR stater (9.85 g). Struck circa 380-375 BC. Head of Perikles facing, turned slightly to left, drapery around neck / Perikle (in Lycian script), Nude warrior in crested Corinthian helmet standing right in fighting position, raising sword with right hand and holding shield with left hand; star in left field, triskeles to lower right. All within shallow incuse square. An impressive coin of fine classical style. Wonderful iridescent toning around devices. Small flan crack at 2 o'clock. Overstruck on an uncertain type. This coin has been on exhibition at the Cincinnati Art Museum, 1995-2008. . Ex. Gemini V, lot 138. January 6th, 2009. Ex. Jacob K. Stein Collection. Ex. Nomos Auction 6, lot 100. May 8th, 2012. Ex. Classical Numismatic Group, Triton XIX, lot 268. January 5th, 2016 Grade:1+/01