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MYSIA. Astyra. Tissaphernes, circa 400-395 BC. Chalkous (Bronze, 11 mm, 2.48 g, 5 h). [TIΣΣA] Bare head of Tissaphernes to right. Rev. [AΣ]TΥΡH Facing cult-statue of Artemis Astyra, wearing kalathos; above to right, club. Klein 253. SNG Paris 124A. Winzer 6.2. Very fine.
The head of Tissaphernes on this issue is one of the earliest portraits of a living human to appear on a coin.
The head of Tissaphernes on this issue is one of the earliest portraits of a living human to appear on a coin.