Greek Coinages, CILICIA, Soloi: stater, struck c. 440-410

Obverse: Amazon kneeling left, draped from waist down and wearing pointed bonnet, holding bow; leaf in left field

Reverse: σολεων: grape bunch, laurel branch hanging down to right

Metal: silver; Persian weight standard; 10.90g/4h

References: Casabonne types 1-2 var. [control mark]; Boston 2123-3 var. [same]; Lockett 3043 var. [same]

Condition: Overstruck on a stater of Side, otherwise extremely fine with fresh, sharp surfaces £600-£800

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Neale Collection of Ancient Greek Coins.

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Nomos Auction 19, Zurich, 17 November 2019, lot 180