Memnon (BC 340-334) Tetradrachm

Memnon of Rhodes, Satrap in Ionia, ca 340-334 BC. Ephesos? AR Tetradrachm (15.19g). Persian king or hero in kneeling-running stance right, holding spear and bow / Incuse relief map of the hinterland of Ephesos(?). Toned, EF. Extremely rare.

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City/Mint name:	Satraps and Governors
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Keywords:	silver / classical
References:	Traite' II p.131, 75 and Pl. 89, 7
Valuation:	Gorny Auc. 125 (10/2003), lot 260 (EUR 9,000 ($10,507) + comm)
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Date added:	Nov 13, 2005
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