Experts in Coins & Medals

CILICIA. Tarsos. Tarkumuwa (Datames), satrap of Cilicia and Cappadocia, 384-361/0 BC. 1/3 Stater (Silver, 14.5 mm, 3.27 g, 6 h). Female head facing, based on the Arethousa of Kimon, turned slightly to left, her hair bound in an ampyx, and wearing two necklaces, one of pearls and the other of pendants; two fish swimming clockwise, on either side of her neck. Rev. ḤLK (=Cilicia in Aramaic) Bearded male head (Ares?) to left, wearing a crested Attic helmet with an upraised earflap and a palmette and spiral ornament on the bowl. Casabonne series 2-3. SNG Paris 301. Traité II, 590. Very rare denomination for the series. Minor marks, otherwise, good very fine.

ISLAMIC WEIGHTS, Ottoman. 19-20th century. (Brass, 99 mm, 320.00 g), 1/4 Okka = 100 Dirham, Used in the Arab provinces, No stamps.