Caria, Cnidus

Drachm circa 465-449, AR 18 mm, 6.38 g. Forepart of lion r., with open jaws and protruding tongue. Rev. K – N – I Head of Aphrodite r. SNG Copenhagen 241 (these dies). SNG Lockett 2362 (these dies). McClean 8473 (these dies). Cahn, Knidos 83.

Old cabinet tone, insignificant area of weakness on obverse, otherwise good very fine

From the collection of a Mentor.