Orontes (BC 357-352) Tetrobol

Orontes, Satrap of Mysia, ca 357-352 BC. AR Tetrobol (2.65g), struck at Kisthene. Nude hoplite crouching left behind shield, spear at ready / Forepart of winged boar right, OPO-NT-A around. Good VF, evenly porous surfaces. Extremely rare.

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City/Mint name:	Satraps and Governors
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Keywords:	silver / classical
References:	Troxell, "Orontes, satrap of Mysia," in SNR 60 (1981), pg. 30, 4
Valuation:	CNG Auc. 60 (5/2002), lot 673 ($805 + comm)
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Date added:	Jan 24, 2005
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