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CNG 96, Lot: 505. Estimate $1000.
Sold for $1100. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

DYNASTS of LYCIA. Kherei. Circa 410-390 BC. AR Stater (17mm, 8.53 g, 1h). Telmessos mint. Helmeted head of Athena right; KH (in Lycian) behind and on neck guard / Bearded head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin; KHERẼI (in Lycian) before, [TELEBE]HE (in Lycian) behind; all within incuse square. Mørkholm & Zahle II 53; Falghera –; SNG von Aulock 4198 (same obv. die, but not noting letter on neck guard); SNG Copenhagen Supp. 451 (same obv. die). Good VF, toned, struck with worn reverse die. Rare and exceptional with both letters visible on obverse.