The Neale Collection of Ancient Greek Coins

Greek Coinages, CILICIA, Tarsos: Struck under the Military commander Pharnabazos, c. 380-374

Obverse: b’ltrz [in Aramaic script]: Baal seated left on ornate stool, holding flower-tipped sceptre

Reverse: frnbzw [in Aramaic script]: bearded and helmeted head left, wearing cloak fastened with brooch

Metal: silver; Persian Weight standard; 10.67g/11h

References: Casabonne Series 4; SNG France 251ff; SNG Levante 72

Condition: Struck from a slightly worn obverse die, otherwise about extremely fine and lightly toned £300-£400

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

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Bt Spink, November 1971