Greek, Roman, Byz. Collection
Lot 3256 Session 11 (9.30am Thursday) Greek, Roman, Byz. Collection
Estimate $500
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CILICIA, Tarsos, Mazaios, (361-334 B.C.), silver stater, (10.458 grams), obv. Baal of Tarsos enthroned left, head facing, holding eagle, bunch of grapes and septre, before and behind Aramaic legend, rev. attacking lion to left on back of bull kneeling to left, Aramaic script 'Mazdai' above, (S.5650, SNG France 334, SNG Delepierre 2880). Lightly toned, porous reverse, good very fine/very fine and scarce.
Ex Colonial Coins Brisbane, 1991.
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