PERSIA, Achaemenid Empire. Tissaphernes. Satrap of Lydia, circa 400-395 BC. Æ Chalkous (9.5mm, 0.97 g, 12h). Uncertain mint in western Asia Minor. VF.Electronic Auction 561 Greek, 12h, Bronze Estimate: $ 100 |
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PERSIA, Achaemenid Empire. Tissaphernes. Satrap of Lydia, circa 400-395 BC. Æ Chalkous (9.5mm, 0.97 g, 12h). Uncertain mint in western Asia Minor. Helmeted head of Athena right / Tissaphernes, holding spear overhead, on horseback right. Meadows, Administration 337; BMC –; Winzer 6.3 (Astyra mint); Sunrise –. Dark green patina, some earthen encrustation. VF. |