Greek Coins
Cnidus
Tetradrachm circa 330-300, AR 14.78 g. Diademed head of Aphrodite r., wearing triple pendant earring and pearl necklace; behind, Phrygian helmet. Rev. QEUMENWN Forepart of lion r., with open jaws and tongue protruding; beneath, KNI. BMC 39a. Jameson 1537A. Gubelkian 1004. J. H. Nordbö, X ICN, p. 51, 50 and pl. 5, 10. Ashton 13-14 var. (these dies unlisted).
Very rare. A lovely portrait of fine style struck on a very large flan,
light iridescent tone and extremely fine Ex Tkalec sale 23 October 1992, 128.