CARIA. Pixodaros. AR Didrachm (6.97 gms), Halikarnassos Mint, ca. 341/0-336/5 B.C. NGC Ch EF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5. SNG Kayhan-891; SNG Cop-597. Obverse: Laurate head of Apollo slightly right; Reverse: Zeus standing right, holding double axe and lotus-tipped scepter. This incredibly handsome example demonstrates a bold strike and rather sharp details on a flan of good metal quality. When held at angle, the portraiture pops from the surfaces in a show of great relief. Lightly lustrous in recesses and touched with a bit of rainbow toning, this example is certain to command much attention.
