Uncertain Satrap (BC 350-341) Tetradrachm

Caria, Achaemenid Period, ca 350-334 BC. AR Tetradrachm (14.21g, 6h). Struck circa 350-341 BC. Persian king or hero in kneeling-running stance right, drawing bow / Persian satrap on horseback right, thrusting spear held in his right hand, left hand on rein. Good VF, toned, a few traces of porosity. Both dies engraved in the finest style for the type, displaying unusual detail in the facial features and musculature.

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City/Mint name:	Satraps and Governors
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Keywords:	silver / classical
References:	Konuk, Influences, Group 2; SNG Copenhagen (Persian Empire) 290-291 var. (symbol on rev.); TraitÃ© II 128; Babelon, Perses 623 var. (symbols on obv.); Pixodarus 1-11
Valuation:	CNG Triton XI (1/2008), lot 261 ($18,000 + comm)
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Date added:	Jul 09, 2009
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