Karia, Kaunos AR Tetradrachm. In the name and types of Alexander III of Macedon. Circa 300-280 BC. Head of Herakles to right, wearing lion skin headdress / Zeus Aëtophoros seated to left, holding sceptre; double headed axe before, ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ behind. Price 2074 (Miletos or Mylasa); Müller 1128; HNO 7 (temp.). For the reattribution to Kaunos, see R.H.J. Ashton, “Kaunos, not Miletos or Mylasa,” NC 2004, pp. 33-46. 17.10g, 29mm, 12h.

Extremely Fine; subtle cabinet tone with underlying lustre, beautifully centred on a broad planchet.

Acquired from Gorny & Mosch Giessener Münzhandlung.