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ANA Signature Sale 3041 Sess. 4 13 August 2015
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CARIA. Cnidus. Ca. 400-330 BC. AR tetradrachm (23mm, 14.72 gm, 10h). Head of Aphrodite left, wearing broad ampyx emblazoned with ΣI monogram, beaded drop earrings and beaded necklace [K] - N[I] to either side of neck / Head and neck of roaring lion, left, foreleg stretched out before, all within incuse square. Ashton, The Hecatomnus Hoard 16a (same dies). Extraordinary example of this rare and attractive type. Well struck from fresh dies. NGC Choice AU★ 5/5 - 4/5.
Estimate: 12000-14000 USD
CARIA. Cnidus. Ca. 400-330 BC. AR tetradrachm (23mm, 14.72 gm, 10h). Head of Aphrodite left, wearing broad ampyx emblazoned with ΣI monogram, beaded drop earrings and beaded necklace [K] - N[I] to either side of neck / Head and neck of roaring lion, left, foreleg stretched out before, all within incuse square. Ashton, The Hecatomnus Hoard 16a (same dies). Extraordinary example of this rare and attractive type. Well struck from fresh dies. NGC Choice AU★ 5/5 - 4/5.
Estimate: 12000-14000 USD