Lot 1737

Sale 54 · Important Australian & World Coins, Historical Medals, War Medals, Australian, New Zealand & World Banknotes

Description

Caria, Knidos, (c.465-449 B.C.), silver drachm, (6.37 grams), obv. forepart of lion to right, rev. head of Aphrodite to right of fine archaic style, hair in lines and bound with diadem of beads, all within incuse square, (S.4833, Cahn Knidos No.82 [same dies], SNG Cop. 236 [same dies]). Superb colour and tone, nearly extremely fine and rare.

Estimate
$1,200
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$960