Kilikia, Mallos. Balakros, satrap of Cilicia under Alexander III, circa 333-323 BC. AR Stater (10.90g, 24mm). SNG Levante 169

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Kilikia, Mallos. Balakros, satrap of Cilicia under Alexander III, circa 333-323 BC. AR Stater (10.90g, 24mm). Obv.: Baaltars seated left on throne, holding lotus-tipped sceptre in right hand, left hand holding chlamys at his waist; grain ear and grape bunch to left, M below throne. Rev.: facing bust of Athena, draped, wearing triple-crested helmet and necklace. Casabonne series 2; SNG Levante 169; SNG France 410. Test cut. Few deposits, VF.