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Lot # 277
Greek Asia. Cilicia, Tarsos. Pharnabazos, Persian military commander (380-374/3 BC). AR Stater. Struck circa 380-379 BC. Obv. Baal of Tarsos seated left, holding lotus-tipped scepter. Rev. Helmeted and bearded male head (Ares?) left. Casabonne Series 4; Moysey Issue 2; SNG BN 252 (same rev. die); SNG Levante 71–2. AR. 10.69 g. 22.00 mm. Superb coin, fully detailed and complete. Darkly toned with lovely golden hues, underlying luster. EF.