Lot 66
Satraps of Karia. Hidrieos, c. 351-344 BC. AR Tetradrachm (14.33 g). Head of Apollo three-quarter facing to right, wearing laurel wreath, drapery and brooch at neck. Reverse: Zeus Labraundos standing right, holding labrys and reversed spear; "E" and dynast's name in field. Traité II 100; SNG Cop Supp. 340; BMC p. 183, 1; SNG von Aulock 8046. Rare. Cleaned with some porosity on obverse and upper quadrant of reverse; otherwise. Choice Very Fine.
The labrys is a double axe associated with the Asia Minor cult of Zeus Labraundos.
Estimated Value $500 - 750.
Ex Malter Auction XLVII (4 II 92), lot 145.
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