Astarte S.A. > Web Auction 2 | Auction date: 9 December 2023 |
Lot number: 136 Price realized: 140 CHF (Approx. 159 USD / 148 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on |
Lot description: CILICIA. Tarsos. Tarkumuwa (Datames) satrap of Cilicia and Cappadocia, 384-361/0 BC. Stater (Silver, 20.73 mm, 9.74 g) circa 370 BC. B'LTRZ in Aramaic to left. Baaltars bare torso seated facing on throne slightly to right, holding bunch of grapes and grain ear in the left hand and resting the right hand on long scepter surmounted by eagle behind his right shoulder; thymiaterion (incense burner) in field to right, all within crenellated circle. Rev. 'TRDMW' vertical in Aramaic. Ana bearded standing nude to right, the left leg onward, raising the right arm and resting the left, face to face with Datames bearded, wearing clamys, the right arm raised and bent, resting the left on his hip, thymiaterion between them, all within square dotted frame. Casabonne Series 3; SNG France 290; SNG Levante 84; SNG von Aulock 5945. Rough surface and metal horns, otherwise, Nearly Very Fine. From a European collection formed prior to 2005. Starting price: 100 CHF |