Orontes (BC 357-352) Tetrobol

Orontes, Satrap of Mysia, Circa 357-352 BC. AR Half Siglos or Tetrobol (13mm, 2.75g, 12h). Struck in Kisthene. Nude hoplite crouching left behind shield, spear at ready / Forepart of winged boar right. VF, bright surfaces, porous. Very rare.

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City/Mint name:	Satraps and Governors
Keywords:	silver / classical
References:	Troxell, Orontes 4; SNG France 1164A (Lampsakos); SNG von Aulock â€“
Valuation:	CNG Auc. 94 (9/2013), lot 413 ($650 + comm)
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