Caria, Stratoniceia. Hemidrachm

Caria, Stratoniceia; Melantichos, magistrate, c. 125-89 BC, Hemidrachm, 1.13g. Meadows-125a (this coin, Mugla Hoard), SNG Aul-8143. Obv: Laureate head of Zeus r. Rx: Eagle l., ΜΕΛΑΝΤΙΧΟΣ above, Σ - T at sides, star above pileus before, all within shallow incuse square. Ex HJB 159, 3 June 2008, lot 168. Ex John Twente Animal Collection. Ex Ariadne, 12/1982, lot 112.. VF