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Eighth-Stater of Perikle and Vedevie, Dynasts of Lycia

Eighth-Stater of Perikle and Vedevie, Dynasts of Lycia

r. c. 380-362 BCE

Perikle & Vedevie

Lycian

Obverse: Bull kneeling l., attacked by lion r. on its back; Lycian letters (=VEDEVIE) below and in field. Reverse: Bust of Athena three-quarter face to l., wearing crested Corinthian helmet; small triskeles in field to l., Lycian letter (=PERIKLE) around; all within circular incuse. CHECK THIS DESCRIPTION!

Silver

Classical period, Late

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