Mysia, Astyra, Tissapherens satrap; Tissaphernes/statue of Artemis
Description:
Mysia, Astyra, Tissaphernes (ca. 400 - 395 BC). Bare head right, TIΣΣA below / AΣTYPH; cult statue of Artemis Astyra, club to upper right.
Diameter:
AE12 mm
Weight:
1,82 g
Grade:
VF/VF
Attribution:
Klein 253; SNG BNF 124A
Commentary:
dark patina, sharp details minor pitting
History:
Tissaphernes was a satrap of Lydia and was slained in 395 BC by his successor Tithraustes.
Article Number:
010-02-06-44149