Greek Coinages, DYNAST OF LYCIA, Kherei (410 – 390): Stater, struck at Telmessos

Obverse: helmeted head of Athena right, bowl decorated with spiral and three olive leaves; te [in Lycian characters] behind

Reverse: telebehihe–kherei [in Lycian characters]: head of bearded Heracles right, wearing lion’s scalp headdress

Metal: silver; local weight standard; 8.52g/3h

References: Mørkholm/Zahle 52 var. [obv. control]; SNG von Aulock 4198 var. [same]; Triton XXIV, 729, same dies

Condition: Almost extremely fine, lightly toned and rare £1,500-£2,000

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

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NAC Auction 25, Zurich, 25 June 2003, lot 191
NAC Auction 40, Zurich, 16 May 2007, lot 268
NAC Spring Sale, Zurich, 25 May 2020, lot 268