CILICIA, Issos. Balakros. Satrap of Cilicia, 333-323 BC. AR Stater (22mm, 10.88 g, 7h). Baal of Tarsos seated left, holding lotus-tipped scepter; grain ear and grape bunch to left; below throne, O above strut, I below / Draped bust of Athena facing slightly left, wearing triple-crested Attic helmet; to upper right, turreted head of Tyche left. Casabonne Series 2, dies D12/R7 (this coin referenced); SNG BN –; SNG Levante 178 (this coin). Iridescent tone, die wear on obverse. EF. From the North River Collection, purchased from Barry Murphy (inventory no. 16463). Ex I. Vecchi 13 (4 September 1998), lot 418.
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