CYPRUS. Amathus. Uncertain king (Mo-), circa 450/30 BC. Stater (Silver, 24 mm, 11.27 g, 2 h). Lion reclining to right, paw raised; eagle flying right above; in exergue, [Cypriote letter mo ]. Rev. Forepart of roaring lion right. Amandry, Amathonte, 126, 1. BMC pl. XVIII, 3. Traité II 1262 and pl. CXXXII, 17. Tziambazis 2. Extremely rare, one of perhaps five examples known, boldly struck with ferocious lions. Die breaks on the reverse, otherwise, good very fine.
Price realized | 4'000 CHF |
Starting price | 750 CHF |