Satraps of Caria. Achaemenid period, circa 350 – 341
Tetradrachm, uncertain mint circa 350-341, AR 15.23 g. Persian king in kneeling-running position r., drawing a bow and holding quiver and dagger. Rev. Satrap on horseback galloping r., holding spear; on flank of the horse, E reversed. Price, Essays Carson/Jenkins 7 (these dies). Meadows, Pixodaros hoard 12 (these dies). SNG Copenhagen 290 var. (head of Heracles on reverse).
Rare. Light iridescent tone and about extremely fine
Ex Spink 71, 1989, 118 and New York XXVII, 2012, Prospero, 551 sales.
Price realized | 11'000 CHF |
Starting price | 6'000 CHF |
Estimate | 7'500 CHF |