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Second Coin Of Larana , Lykaonia .

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I was lucky yesterday to win this silver obol - 11mm , 059 gr -dated BC 324/323 .
obv : Baalters seated left hoding grain ear,grape bunch and sceptre , all within circular border of pellets
rev:Forepart of a wolf right,all within square border of pellets
ref : SNG van Aulock 5422 .

I bought this coin for the representation of the god Baalters , frequently in this region of Cilicia as in Babylon , wich was a model for the representation of Zeus on Alexander's coins . albert

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What a great little coin, Albert. The obverse and reverse are equally impressive, but I especially love the rendition of the wolf. Congrats on getting the winning bid.
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Excellent detail on such a small coin. Congrats.
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Beautiful coin...congrats!
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