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Cilicia, Kelenderis, c. 400-333 BC. Fourree Stater (9.28 g)

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / Coins: Ancient Start Price:0.00 USD Estimated At:175.00 - 250.00 USD
Cilicia, Kelenderis, c. 400-333 BC. Fourree Stater (9.28 g)
Cilicia, Kelenderis, c. 400-333 BC. Fourrée Stater (9.28 g). Rider seated sideways on horse prancing right, from which he is ready to dismount. Reverse: Goat kneeling right, looking backwards. Dewing 2483; BMC 20. A number of chips on both sides, revealing the copper core. Fine to Very Fine.

Fourrées are ancient counterfeits, manufactured either at or outside the mint. The core is copper with a silver sheathing on the outside, which was made to deceive the unsuspecting.
Estimated Value $175 - 250.
Ex Malter Auction XLVII (4 II 92), lot 150.

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