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Greek: Lycian Dynasts
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Lycian Dynasts, Kuprlli, AR Diobol, c.470-440 BC
(No legend)
Forepart of lion right, looking back within dotted border
K_P_O
Triskeles within dotted border
10mm x 13mm, 1.17g
cf. O. Mørkholm and J. Zahle, “The coinage of Kuprlli. Numismatic and archaeological study,” Acta Archaeologica XLIII (1972), pl. II, F
(anepigraphic), and pp. 70-1 for discussion; cf. Traité II 273 (same); cf. SNG von Aulock 8479
(tetrobol)
Mørkholm and Zahle draw attention to a coin identified as Kuprlli by Babelon which is strikingly similar to this coin, the only difference being
that it has a triskeles on the lion’s body and that it is anepigraphic. While they illustrate conclusively that that particular coin was struck
during Kuprlli’s reign, because it is anepigraphic and there are instances where Kuprlli struck coins for co-dynasts of similar design to his own,
they hesitate to identify it as a coin of Kuprlli. This coin has Kuprll’s name in abbreviated form on the reverse leaving no question as regards
to the issuing authority. However, it does not have the triskeles on the lion’s body.
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Lycian Dynasts, Mithrapata, AR 1/24 Stater, c.380-360 BC
(No legend)
Facing lion's scalp
M_[IT]_H
Triskeles within square incuse
8mm x 11mm, 0.33g
cf. Vismara II 195 (diobol); SNG Copenhagen suppl. 477; Traité II p. 317,
458
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