MALLOS, CILICIA AR STATER
SNG France 375var. (swan right), CasabonneType 2var (swan right), About Extremely Fine , 19.1mm, 10.62 grams, Struck Circa. 440 - 390 B.C.E.
Obverse: Bearded male deity with two pairs of wings in kneeling-running stance to left, holding a solar disc with both hands
Reverse: Swan standing to left, with uplifted wings, MAP above
This series was always struck on tight flans and usually worn dies. This die is much FRESHER than usual with one of the best obverses we have seen. MAP on the reverse is also bold and clear, unlike most!
