The Prospero Collection of Ancient Greek Coins. SATRAPS OF CARIA. Maussollos (377-353 B.C.), Silver Tetradrachm, 14.93g,. Mint of Halikarnassos. Head of Apollo facing, inclined slightly to right, wearing a laurel-wreath. Rev. MAYΣΣΩΛ[ΛO] , Zeus Labraundos standing to right, wearing a chiton and a himation, holding a spear in his left hand and a double-headed axe (labrys) over his shoulder in his right, a wreath on left (BMC 6, pl. XXVIII, 3; SNG von Aulock 2359 var.; Gulbenkian 782 var.; Boston 1999 var.). Lightly toned, good very fine, a scarce va riety. Purchased from G. Müller, September 1985 US$ 5,000
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