CILICIA. Uncertain Persian satrap.  (perhaps Tarsus)

CILICIA. Uncertain Persian satrap.  (perhaps Tarsus)

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Description

AR Obol, c. 4th century BC, 0.72g (11mm, 6h).Bearded head with mural crown and diadem facing l. / Frontal, bearded head with mural crown [all on lion's head]Pedigree: Ex. Gert Cleff collection, Wuppertal; ex Münzen & Medaillen Basel Liste 560, 1992, Nr. 80.References: SNG Levant; SNG BN; Vintner 3.1 (Artaxerxes III); Troxell-Kagan R.Grade: Obverse well centered with great detail, and very little wear. The reverse face has slight porosity and the design is o/c. VF. (gk1673)

Provenance: Ex. Gert Cleff collection, Wuppertal; ex Münzen & Medaillen Basel Liste 560, 1992, Nr. 80