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Dynasts of Lycia, Perikle, Silver Stater
Dynasts of Lycia, Perikle (c. 380-360 B.C.), Silver Stater. Struck c. 380-375 B.C. Head of dynast facing, slightly inclined to the left, wearing a laurel-wreath, rev. Lycian legend ('PERIKLE'), warrior, naked but for a crested Corinthian helmet, advancing to right, brandishing a short sword and holding a round shield; all within an incuse square, 9.89g., 3h (Olçay & Mørkholm, 'The Coin Hoard from Podalia', NC 1971, 414-8 (A2-P5); L. Mildenberg, "Mithrapata and Perikles", Proceedings of the 8th International Numismatic Congress, Rome 1961 (1965), 24 (A15/R19); SNG von Aulock 4252 (these dies)). A wholly exceptional example with a portrait of superb Classical style struck in high relief, the reverse also better struck than often found on this issue, extremely fine and in a wonderful state of preservation.
Little is known about the Lycian dynast Perikle, aside from the coins which bear his name and portrait. The obverse of this coin has a most arresting facing head portrait of the dynast, struck from a fresh die, being one of the finest styles of the series. The portrait clearly shows all the fine details of the dynast's expressive eyes, and also his beard and hair; it is without doubt superior to many coins of Perikle that have appeared on the market in recent years.