Caria, dynast Pixodarus, Didrachm

Dynasts of Caria. Pixodarus 340-334 BC AR Silver didrachm (7.03 gms). Obv: Laureate head of Apollo three-quarters right, himation fastened at neck Rev: ΠΙΞΟDΑΡΟΥ, Zeus of Labraunda standing right, holding double-bladed axe over right shoulder and lotus scepter in left hand. Gemini V, Lot 632 (01/2009); K. Konuk, “The Pixodarus Hoard: The Hecatomnids,” in CH IX (London, 2002), pl. 35, 43–47 (same obverse die); SNG Kayhan 891 (same obverse die); SNG von Aulock 2375–2376. Golden toning. Mint state. Ex Robert O. Ebert Collection.