Greek Coins
Caria, Caunus. Stater circa 430-410 BC, AR 11.74 g.
Description
Iris with curved wings and outstretched hands in a kneeling-running position l., head tuned r., holding a kerykeion in r. hand and a wreath in l. Rev. Bunches of grapes on either side of a triangular baetyl; in upper l. field, Δ. All within incuse square.
References
Troxell 27
Konuk 96
SNG Kayhan 792
SNG Keckman 825
SNG von Aulock –
Condition
Rare. Light iridescent tone and extremely fine
Provenance
Hirsch sale 176, 1992, 293
Künker sale 21, 1992, 297
Hirsch sale 178, 1993, 337
Hirsch sale 180, 1993, 286
Gorny & Mosch sale 199, 2011, 477
Gorny & Mosch sale 211, 2013, 386