Greek Coins. Satraps of Caria, Hidrieus, 351-344.
Tetradrachm circa 351-344, AR 15.24 g. Wreathed and draped head of Apollo facing slightly r. Rev. IΔPIEΩΣ Zeus standing r., holding labrys in r. hand and sceptre in l.; below in field, E. Traité II, 100. Pixodaros, CH IX, 2. SNG Copenhagen Suppl. 340. SNG von Aulock 8046.
An impressive portrait struck in high relief on fresh metal.
Lovely old cabinet tone and extremely fine
Ex Triton sale XX, 2017, 309. From the collection of an aesthete.
Graded Ch AU* Strike 5/5 Surface 4/5 Fine Style, NGC certification number 6556705-028