CYPRUS. Amathos. Rhoikos. AR Tetrobol (1/3 Stater) (2.16 gms), ca. 350 B.C. NGC AU★, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 5/5.
SNG Cop-3. Obverse: Lion's head right; Reverse: Forepart of lion right, head facing. A RARE and enticing piece, the present specimen displays impressive surface quality, being struck on a flan of good metal quality that is free of issue. Demonstrating a bold and expressive strike, the details are well endowed and nicely centered, and this loveliness is reflected in the perfect subgrades. Displaying very faint evidence of usage, this impressive example stands near the pinnacle for the type.
Estimate: $1000.00- $2000.00