*This coin comes with certificate of authenticity* CARIA. Achaemenid Period. (Circa 350-334 BC).Tetradrachm. Obv : Persian king in kneeling-running stance right, drawing bow. Rev : Satrap on horseback right, thrusting spear. Konuk, Influences, Group 2; SNG Copenhagen (Persian Empire) 290-291. Condition : Very fine. Material : Silver. Axis : 6h. Weight : 15.3 gr. Diameter : 19 mm. Struck in Caria during the final decades of Achaemenid rule, this remarkable silver tetradrachm captures the visual language of imperial power at a moment of profound historical transition. The obverse presents the Persian king in the dynamic kneeling-running stance, bow drawn and poised for action—a canonical image of Achaemenid royal ideology, emphasizing vigilance, authority, and divine legitimacy. The energetic posture conveys not merely motion, but the ever-ready might of the Great King and his dominion. On the reverse, a local satrap is shown on horseback, thrusting his spear forward. This powerful equestrian scene reflects the military and administrative realities of western Asia Minor, where Persian-appointed governors ruled vast territories while maintaining strong local identities. The pairing of royal and satrapal imagery on a single coin underscores the dual structure of Achaemenid governance: centralized imperial authority complemented by regional power. Coins of this group, as classified by Konuk, vividly illustrate the interaction between Persian imperial iconography and Anatolian artistic traditions. Issued shortly before Alexander the Great’s conquest, this tetradrachm stands as a compelling witness to the last phase of Persian control in Caria—an era marked by cultural fusion, political tension, and the approaching end of an empire. A historically charged and visually striking issue, ideal for collectors of Achaemenid coinage, Asia Minor, or the late Classical world. The lot could be subject to additional costs such as customs clearance and the costs of import duties. Please note that these costs fall to the buyer.