Classical Numismatic Group, LLC
Auction 102 18 May 2016
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CYPRUS, Kition. Pumiathon. Circa 362/1-312 BC. AV Stater (17mm, 8.48 g, 1h). In the name and types of Alexander III. Struck circa 325-320 BC. Helmeted head of Athena right / Nike standing left, holding wreath and stylis; KT monogram below left wing. Zapiti & Michaelidou 16; Price 3100; Newell, Some 7. Good VF, toned, struck from worn reverse die.
In his section on Kition, Price references No. 3100 (no A on obv./‰ on rev.) to Newell 2, and No. 3105 (A on obv./‰ on rev.) to Newell 7, but this is only partially correct, as the presence of the A on the obverse is not determinative of the correct Newell number, but, rather, the position of the name of Alexander. Newell 2 has the name to the left of Nike, while Newell 7 has the name on the right. At the same time, Newell 7 notes that an 'A' is present on the obverse only sometimes. Thus, while a stater without the 'A' must be Price 3100, it can be either Newell 2 or Newell 7, depending on the position of Alexander's name.
In his section on Kition, Price references No. 3100 (no A on obv./‰ on rev.) to Newell 2, and No. 3105 (A on obv./‰ on rev.) to Newell 7, but this is only partially correct, as the presence of the A on the obverse is not determinative of the correct Newell number, but, rather, the position of the name of Alexander. Newell 2 has the name to the left of Nike, while Newell 7 has the name on the right. At the same time, Newell 7 notes that an 'A' is present on the obverse only sometimes. Thus, while a stater without the 'A' must be Price 3100, it can be either Newell 2 or Newell 7, depending on the position of Alexander's name.