Mallos (BC 333-323) Stater - Balakros

Balakros, Satrap of Cilicia. 333-323 BC. AR Stater (10.82g). Baaltars seated left, holding lotus-tipped scepter in right hand; grain ear and grape-bunch in right field, B right, M under throne / Draped bust of Athena facing slightly left, wearing triple-crested helmet and necklace. Attractively toned, good VF.

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Filename:	650303.jpg
City/Mint name:	Mallos
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Keywords:	silver / classical
References:	SNG Levante 170 (this coin); SNG France 413; BMC Lycaonia pg. 174, 69; cf. SNG Cop. 323; SNG v. Aulock 5721 var. (no B)
Valuation:	CNG Triton VII (1/2004), lot 303 ($1,400 + comm)
Photo courtesy of:	Classical Numismatic Group - www.cngcoins.com
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Date added:	Jan 03, 2005
Dimensions:	500 x 248 pixels
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