Caria, Cnidus.
Drachm circa 465-449, AR 17 mm, 6.06 g. Forepart of lion r., with open jaws and tongue protruding. Rev. Diademed bust of Aphrodite r., wearing necklace with pendant. All within incuse square. SNG Copenhagen 236 (these dies). SNG Lockett 2884 (these dies). SNG Fitzwilliam 1698 (these dies). Cahn, Knidos, 82.
A portrait of excellent style and a lovely old cabinet tone, minor marks and
metal somewhat porous on reverse, otherwise about extremely fine

Ex Busso Peus 407, 2012, 627 and Busso Peus 410, 2013, 181 sales.