Caria, Caunus
Stater circa 430-410, AR 11.56 g. Iris with curved wings and outstretched hands in a kneeling-running position l., head turned r., holding a kerykeion in r. hand and a wreath in l. Rev. Bunches of grapes on either side of a triangular baetyl; in upper l. field, Δ. All within incuse square. Troxell, 27. SNG Kayhan 792. SNG Keckman 825. Konuk 99. Rare. Of excellent style and with a lovely dark tone. Extremely fine Ex NAC sale 18, 2000, 228. From a Distinguished Swiss collection.