Dynasts of Lykia, Perikles AR Stater. Circa 380-375 BC. Head of Perikles three-quarters facing, turned slightly to left, wearing laurel wreath and drapery around neck / Warrior, nude but for crested Corinthian helmet, in fighting attitude to right, holding sword aloft in right hand, shield on left arm; Π↑PEKΛ↑ ('Perikle in Lykian) around, triskeles to lower right; all within shallow incuse square. Müseler VIII, 39 (same obv. die); N. Olçay & O. Mørkholm: The Coin Hoard from Podalia, in: NC 1971, 429 (A3/P8); SNG von Aulock 4252. 9.85g, 24mm, 9h.
Extremely Fine; attractive light tone with golden iridescent highlights.
Ex Dr. Busso Peus Nachfolger, Auction 403, 27 April 2011, lot 119;
Ex Dr. Busso Peus Nachfolger, Auction 399, 4 November 2009, lot 178.