Caria. Knidos. Circa 395-380 BC. Didrachm (Silver, 19 mm, 7.13 g, 5 h). Κ - ΝΙ Head of Aphrodite to left, her hair in a sphendone, wearing a triple pendant earring and a pearl necklace; to right, behind her head, bunch of grapes. Rev. [ΚΛ]ΕΟΜ[Η] Protome of lion to left, with open jaws. SNG von Aulock 8107. Very rare. Attractive and finely toned. About extremely fine. From the Cinquantenaire Collection, Switzerland, ex Monnaies et Médailles 66, 22 October 1984, 261.
Price realized | 8'250 CHF |
Starting price | 5'200 CHF |
Estimate | 6'500 CHF |