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Coin ID #14957

Uncertain Satrap (BC 400-334) Obol

4th century BC. AR Hemiobol (7.5mm, 0.51g, 4h). Uncertain mint in Ionia or Caria. Persian king or hero, wearing kidaris and kandys, in kneeling-running stance right, holding spear in right hand, bow in left; ΔH to left / Forepart of boar right. Unpublished, but cf. Johnston, Earlist, 30 for this obverse type and legend used with the "Ionian map" reverses, and cf. Winzer 13.2 and 13.2a for this reverse type used on a satrapal obol and hemiobol, respectively, with a male head on the obverse. VF, toned, granular surfaces. Apparently unique.

File information
Filename:image003665B15D.jpg
City/Mint name:Satraps and Governors
Keywords:silver / classical / satrap
References:???
Valuation:CNG Elec. Auc. 418 (4/2018), lot 366 ($140 + comm)
Photo courtesy of:Classical Numismatic Group - www.cngcoins.com
Filesize:174 KiB
Date added:Jul 25, 2018
Dimensions:800 x 394 pixels
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