Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
August 2023 Global Showcase Auction 14-21 Aug 2023
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CILICIA. Tarsos. Tarkumuwa (Datames), Satrap of Cilicia, 384-361/0 B.C. AR Stater (10.60 gms), ca. 375 B.C. NGC Ch EF, Strike: 3/5 Surface: 2/5. Brushed.
SNG BN-Unlisted; SNG Levante-86; Sunrise-52. Obverse: Baaltars, with torso facing, seated right on throne, holding grain ear and grape bunch, and cradling eagle-tipped scepter; thymiaterion in background; all within crenellated wall; Reverse: Satrap, wearing Persian dress, seated right on throne, testing arrow held in both hands; winged solar disk with volutes to upper right, bow to lower right. A RARE type, this flashy and brilliant specimen does exhibit some noted minor brushing, but is without much in the way of any other handling.
Estimate: $800 - $1200
SNG BN-Unlisted; SNG Levante-86; Sunrise-52. Obverse: Baaltars, with torso facing, seated right on throne, holding grain ear and grape bunch, and cradling eagle-tipped scepter; thymiaterion in background; all within crenellated wall; Reverse: Satrap, wearing Persian dress, seated right on throne, testing arrow held in both hands; winged solar disk with volutes to upper right, bow to lower right. A RARE type, this flashy and brilliant specimen does exhibit some noted minor brushing, but is without much in the way of any other handling.
Estimate: $800 - $1200