CARIA, Satraps. Pixodaros. 340-334 BC. AR Tetradrachm (15.22 gm). Laureate 
      three-quarter facing head of Apollo, head turned slightly right / 
      PIXWDAROU, Zeus Labraundos standing, holding double axe (labrys) and 
      lotus-tipped sceptre; E by feet. SNG von Aulock 8047; Hurter, "The 
      'Pixodaros Hoard': A Summary," in Essays to Martin Price, pl. 32, 49 (same 
      dies). EF. ($4000) The tetradrachms of Pixodaros are very rare, this being 
      the second specimen we have offered at auction. (NEW PARAGRAPH)It was 
      Mausollos's particular intention to Hellenize all of Caria, but his 
      premature death left these plans unfinished and none of his successors had 
      his vision or greatness to complete his plans. He was succeeded first by 
      his wife and sister, Artemisia II, who died three years later, then by his 
      brother Hidrieus who was married to his sister Ada; when Ada was widowed 
      her brother Pixodaros sent her into exile. Pixodaros had ruled as satrap 
      of Caria and Lycia in 358, but finally shared his government with the 
      Persian Orontobates, who apparently had been officially appointed the new 
      satrap, until Alexander the Great came to Caria in 334 BC.


Triton V Sale, 16 Jan 2002, lot 1447.

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