Silver drachm Carian Satraps, Maussollos, c. 377 - 353 B.C.

Mausolus (Maussollos) is best known because his elaborate tomb, the Mausoleum, was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

Silver drachm, SGCV II 4957, SNG Kayhan 874 ff., aVF/F, Halikarnassos mint, weight 3.423g, maximum diameter 15.2mm, die axis 0o, c. 377 - 353 B.C.; obverse laureate head of Apollo, facing slightly right; reverse [MAUSSWLLO], Zeus Labraundos standing right, holding labrys and spear.

$280.00