Lot 964

Sale 57 · Important Australian & World Coins, Military Medals & Banknotes

Description

Cyprus, Kition, (479-449 B.C.), silver obol, (0.79 grams), obv. very worn die, head of Herakles, rev. lion seated to right, king's name in Aramaic above, (S.5722, SNG Cop. 7). Dark tone, very fine and very scarce.

The obverse die is so worn that it leaves no evidence of the head of Herakles.

Estimate
$300
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$260