COINS OF THE GREEK WORLD
CILICIA
Tarsus
Datames, 378-372. Stater (double siglos) 378/372. Head of Aphrodite facing. Rev. TaDaNMu Head of a bearded warrior to r., wearing an Attic helmet on which the Greek letter AYΣ. 10.44 g. cf. SNG v. Aul. 5937. Splendid specimen of the finest style with grey-blue patina. Extremely well-centred. Uncirculated-extremely fine.
The letters AY? may possibly be an artist's signature.Ex Auction Dr. Busso Peus Nachf. 284, Frankfurt a. M. 9. 12. 1974. Lot 457.