Lot 2896

Sale 138 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals

Description

Cilicia, Tarsos, (c.420-410 B.C.), silver stater, 18mm, (10.48 g), obv. horseman riding to left, holding flower, rev. archer kneeling to right, drawing bow, tree to left, monogram to right, all within dotted square within incuse square, (S.5630, cf.Casabonne Type D [unlisted variety], SNG BN -, SNG Levante -, SNG von Aulock -, NAC 2, [lot 218], same reverse die. Large test cut struck from a worn obverse die, otherwise very fine and extremely rare.

Ex Noble Numismatics Sale 136, lot 2610. Previously CNG eSale 459 (lot 305) 8 January 2020 previously from the Asher D. Atchick Collection, acquired from CNG eSale 435 (lot 123), 2 January 2019 for US$360. With tickets.

Estimate
$200
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$250

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