Lot 46
Dynasts of Lycia. Kherei, c. 410-390 BC. AR Stater (8.55 g), Telmessos mint. Helmeted head of Athena right, wearing crested Attic helmet decorated with four upright olive leaves and floral arabesque; symbol or Lycian character behind. Reverse: Bearded head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin headdress; flanking, "KHEREI TELEBHE" in Lycian script, the whole within incuse square. Mørkholm & Zahle II, 52; Falghera --; Traité --; BMC --; SNG Cop. Suppl. 451 var. (orientation of obverse symbol). Fully struck up and well centered with complete devices on usual oblong flan. Obverse die somewhat worn, but details superior to most of the recent market examples. The finely detailed head of Herakles is exceptional. A splendid example of this series. NGC graded Choice Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,500.
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