CILICIA, Tarsos. Pharnabazos. Persian military commander, 380-374/3 BC. AR Stater (24mm, 10.56 g, 8h). Struck circa 380-379 BC. Baal of Tarsos seated left, holding lotus-tipped scepter / Helmeted and bearded male head (Ares?) left. Casabonne Series 4; Moysey Issue 2; SNG BN 252 (same rev. die); SNG Levante 71–2. Toned, underlying luster, minor die wear, some light scratches in margins. Superb EF. From the North River Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 81 (20 May 2009), lot 562.
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