Lot 4955

Description

Mysia, Kyzikos. (c.350-300 B.C.), silver Tetradrachm (15.05 gm), obv. **[S*Y]TEIPA, head of Kore Soteira to left, with hair in sphendone covered with a veil, grain ears in hair, rev. [K Y] **Z*I, head of lion left, mouth open, tunny fish below; wheat grain behind, (S.3854, cf. von Fritze group IV, cf.pl. v, unlisted reverse type; cf.SNG von Aulock 7346; cf.SNG France 5 396-407). Lightly toned, off centred reverse, very fine and very rare.