Cilicia, Balakros, satrap of Cilicia under Alexander III Soloi Stater circa 333-323, AR 25.00 mm., 10.88 g.
Facing bust of Athena, draped, wearing triple-crested helmet and necklace. Rev. Baaltars seated l. on throne, torso facing, holding eagle-tipped sceptre in r. hand, left hand holding chlamys at his waist; grain ear and grape bunch to l., below, T. SNG BnF 196; SNG Levante 52 (same rev. die); Sunrise 145
Extremely rare. Old cabinet tone, test cut otherwise, Very Fine
From the collection of a Mentor.
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