Orontes (BC 357-352) Tetrobol

Orontes, Satrap of Mysia, ca 357-352 BC. AR Tetrobol (2.53g), struck in Adramytteion? Helmeted head of Athena left / OPON-T-A, forepart of Pegasos right. VF, light porosity. Very rare - Troxell was able to locate only 8 specimens in her study.

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City/Mint name:	Satraps and Governors
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Keywords:	silver / classical
References:	Troxell, Orontes pg. 29, 1; SNG France 1161 (Lampsakos); SNG Cop. -
Valuation:	CNG Auc. 66 (5/2004), lot 415 ($300 + comm)
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Date added:	Dec 05, 2004
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