Cilicia, Tarsos. Datames, 378-372 BC. AR Stater (10.51 g). Baal enthroned right, holding bunch of grapes, ear of corn and eagle-tipped scepter, all within crenellated wall. Reverse: Satrap seated right, wearing kidaris and Persian dress, holding arrow; above, winged solar disk; in lower right field, bow. SNG Levante 86; SNG von Aulock 5951. Nearly Extremely Fine with excellent detail. A rare type of the satrapal issues of Cilicia. Particularly noteworthy is this subvariety, having inscribed both the names of Baaltars (Baal) and the satrap Datames. Estimated Value $650 - 850. Categories:
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