Lot 3585

Sale 134 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals

Description

Lycia, Dynasts of Lycia, Mithrapata, (c.390-370 B.C.), silver stater (9.82 g), uncertain mint, obv. lion scalp facing, rev. triskeles within incuse square, Mithrapata in Lycian text around, (cf.S.5226 or 5228, Mildenberg, Mithrapata 14 (O13/R14) = Podalia 92 (A9/P9) = SNG von Aulock 4240 (same rev. die), Falghera -, SNG Cop. -, same dies as CNG Sale 84 [lot 667]). Good very fine, lightly toned, usual obverse die wear, very rare.

Ex Spink (London) as Christies Sale 155, October 3, 2001 (lot 25, illustrated).

Estimate
$1,000
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$600

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