The Neale Collection of Ancient Greek Coins

Greek Coinages, SATRAPS OF CARIA, Maussolos (377-352): Tetradrachm, struck at Halikarnassos, c. 370-360

Obverse: facing head of Apollo canted slightly right, wearing laurel wreath and cloak

Reverse: mαυσσωλλο: Zeus Labraundos standing right with sceptre and double headed axe; α in field by feet

Metal: silver; Persian weight standard; 14.68g/12h

References: Konuk 21; Boston 1997 var. [control mark]; Lockett 2907 var. [same]

Condition: A little roughness on edge, otherwise almost extremely fine, the portrait struck in high relief £2,000-£2,600

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

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