GREEK COINS
CYPRUS
Salamis. Nikokles, circa 374-361 BC. 1/12 Stater (Gold, 9mm, 0.69 g 9). Bust of Aphrodite to left, wearing richly ornamented kalathos, elaborate earring and necklace of pearls. Rev. Helmeted bust of Athena to left. BMC 62-63. Markou 333 (D7/R10, this coin). Very light die rust on the obverse, but with die breaks on the reverse, otherwise, about extremely fine.
From the Chrysos Collection, acquired in Geneva in 1980, ex R. Ratto, 13 May 1912, 1068.