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T1: Silver tetradrachm in the name of Maussollos, satrap of Caria (377-353 BC).

Commentary

T1: Silver tetradrachm in the name of Maussollos, satrap of Caria (377-353 BC).

SNG Ashmolean XI 359.

Obv. Laureate head of Apollo, three quarter facing r., chlamys fastened at neck.

Rev. Zeus standing r. on ground line with double axe and spear.  Legend ΜΑΥΣΣΩΛΛΟ (Greek: “of Maussollos”).

15.11g. “Chian” weight-standard.