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THE FACING HEAD COINS OF: CILICIA, ISSUS |
The most common facing head coins from Issus feature the draped bust of Athena Parthenos, wearing a triple-crested helmet and necklace in the obverse. The reverse depicts Baaltars (Baal of Tarsus) seated left, holding a lotus-tipped scepter in his right hand. In comparison to most other regions that manufactured facing head coinage, the specimens from Issus are decidedly primitive in design, showing limited artistic style and expression. However, they nonetheless have a certain charm and intensity. They are similar to issues originating from the nearby cities of Tarsus and Mallus.
The dating follows SNG France, vol. 2. Cilicie.
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Fourth century BC. AR Stater. Classical Numismatic Group, Triton X, 9 January 2007, Lot number: 374. Classical Numismatic Group, Triton VIII, 10 January 2005, Lot number: 504. |
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Fourth century BC. AR Stater. Gorny & Mosch Giessener Münzhandlung, Auction 108, 3 April 2001, Lot number: 1298. |
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Balacrus, 333-323 BC. AR Stater. Fritz Rudolf Künker Münzenhandlung, Auction 83, 17 June 2003, Lot number: 380. |
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Balacrus, 333-323 BC. AR Stater. Classical Numismatic Group, Auction 33, Lot number: 63397. |
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Balacrus, 333-323 BC. AR Stater. Dr. Busso Peus Nachfolger, Auction 366, 29 October 2000, Lot number: 217. |
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Time of Alexander the Great. AR Stater. Classical Numismatic Group, Electronic Auction 90, 26 May 2004, Lot number: 173. |
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Time of Alexander the Great. AR Stater. Classical Numismatic Group, Triton VII, 12 January 2004, Lot number: 291. |
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