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MYSIA. Astyra. Tissaphernes, circa 400-395 BC. Chalkous (Bronze, 12 mm, 1.51 g, 5 h). TIΣΣA Bare head of Tissaphernes to right. Rev. AΣTΥΡH Facing cult-statue of Artemis Astyra, wearing kalathos; above to right, club. SNG Paris 124A. Winzer 6.2. An unusually complete example with a fine portrait. Good 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.