Lot 50
Lycian Dynasts. Perikles. Silver Stater (9.77 g), ca. 380-360 BC. Antiphellos, ca. 380-375 BC. Laureate and draped bust of Perikles facing slightly left. Reverse: PERIKLE (in Lycian), Nude warrior, wearing crested Corinthian helmet, in fighting stance right, attacking with sqord and holding shield; to lower right, triskeles; all within shallow incuse square. Podalia 419 (A2/P6); SNG von Aulock 4252 (same obv. die). A marvellous coin, well struck on both sides! Traces of luster present under light toning. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $2,500 - UP
Perikles (Perikle in Lycian) was the last of the Lycian dynasts subject to the Great Kings of Persia. He ruled parts of eastern Lycia, but when the Great Satraps' Revolt broke out against Artaxerxes II in 366 BC, he joined the rebellion, which was ultimately crushed in 360 BC.
Peter Corcoran Collection, Ex Gorny & Mosch 269 (9 March 2020), 476; CNG 54 (14 June 2000), 740.
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