Asia, Lycia, Mithrapata, Stater ca. 390-370 BC, NGC graded

Asia. Lycia. Mithrapata. Stater ca. 390-370 BC. Silver 9.94 g.; 24.3 mm.
Obverse: Forepart of lion to right // Reverse: Bare bearded head to left; triskeles behind; all within shallow incuse square. Mi - thra - pata in lycian alphabet around.

Podalia Hoard 37 (same dies); Müseler VII, 66-68.

Superb specimen of which one will admire the fineness of engraving, as well as the iridescent patina in the mane of the lion and golden toning in the hollows of the square on the reverse.
NGC graded XF Strike: 4/5 Surface: 4/5