CILICIA. Tarsos. Datames, Satrap of Cilicia and Cappadocia, 384-361/0 B.C. AR Stater (10.77 gms), ca. 380 B.C. NGC AU, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 5/5.
SNG BN-271-2; SNG Levante-78-9 var. (no grape bunch). Obverse: Female head facing slightly left; Reverse: Helmeted and bearded male head (Ares?) right; grape bunch on vine to left. A deeply toned and sharply struck example, this facing head type does not disappoint and will wholly capture the gaze and attention of the viewer.
From the Mark and Lottie Salton Collection.
Estimate: $700 - $1000