Lot 3251

Description

Cilicia, Satrap of Cilicia, Mazaios, (361-334 B.C.) silver stater, (10.914 grams), Tarsus mint, obv. Baal of Tarsus enthroned to left holding corn ear with bunch of grapes and lotus-headed sceptre, behind Aramaic legend 'Baal tarz', below and left of throne other letters, dotted border, rev. lion left on the back of a bull kneeling left which it attacks with jaws and claws, above Aramaic legend 'Mazdai', all within circle of dots, symbol below, (S.5650, cf.SNG France 2, 335, SNG Levante 106). Brilliant, attractive irridescent toning, well centred, about as struck good extremely fine and a rare variety.

See note above.