Caria, Satraps of Caria, Hidrieus, (351-344 BC) AR Tetradrachm, Laureate head of Apollo facing slightly ro right, wearing a chalmys around neck, rev. IDRIEOS Zeus Labraundos standing right, clad in long robe, holding double-ax (labrys) in right hand and sceptre in left,14.84 g. (SNG v. Aulock Supplements III, Pl. 278, 8046; BMC Caria etc., p. 183.1; Hurter in Festschr. Price (1998), p. 153 and pl. 33,46 (same obverse); ENT 1399 (temporary); Coin Hoards IX p. 223 and pl. 34,6a.) beautifully-struck in high relief, detailed and imposing, with light toning to reverse, attractive and rare, about extremely fine.
PROVENANCE
Ex. Bank Leu AG 28, 1981, lot 171. Acquired from Bank Leu, 26.9.1994; Dr. Busso Peus Nachfolger, Auction 431, Lot 3242, 27 April 2022, 4,000E
Estimate: £3500 - £5000