Greek Coinages, SATRAPS OF CILICIA, Datames (c. 384-362): Stater, struck at Tarsos during the revolt against Artaxerxes II, c. 370-62

Obverse: b’ltrz [in Aramaic script]: Baaltars seated right on ornate stool, supporting eagle-tipped sceptre, and holding grain stalk and grape bunch in outstretched hand; all within moulded border

Reverse: trdmw [in Aramaic script]: the sky-god Ana standing right, his right hand raised towards Datames who stands stands left, gesturing back; thymiaterion between them, all within dotted and linear border

Metal: silver; Persian weight standard; 10.02g/12h

References: Moysey issue 5, 53ff; Lockett 3051; BMC p.168, 35-6 var. [legend]

Condition: Fields rather scratched, otherwise good very fine and toned with blue iridescence £200-£260

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Phillips Family Collection of Ancient Greek Coins.

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Bt Spink, February 1945