Watch List notes:

CILICIA. Tarsos. Balakros, satrap of Cilicia, 333-323 BC. Stater (Silver, 22 mm, 10.86 g, 3 h). Baaltars seated left on backless throne, holding lotus-tipped scepter in his right hand and resting his left on his chlamys at his waist; to outer left, grain ear and grape bunch; to right, B above ivy leaf; below throne, T. Rev. Draped bust of Athena facing slightly to left, wearing triple-crested Attic helmet, pendant earring and pearl necklace. Casabonne series 2. SNG Levante Supp. 21. SNG Paris 367-369. Beautifully toned. Light scuffs and scratches and somewhat porous, otherwise, extremely fine.


From the collection of Dr. A. Drakul, ex Roma, 21 May 2013, 487.