Lot 1823
Sale 75 · Important Australian, British & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes
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Description
Caria, Knidos, (c.520-495 B.C.), silver drachm, (6.096 grams), obv. forepart of lion to right, rev. head of Aphrodite to right of fine archaic style, hair in lines and bound with plain diadem, all within incuse square, (S.4833 [£350], Cahn, Knidos No.47 [same dies, obv. V26, rev.R36], SNG Lockett 2883). Attractive grey tone, otherwise good very fine and rare.
Only 7 examples are known from these dies.
- Estimate
- $1,200
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $1,000