Caria. Knidos. AR Drachm, ca. 465-449 BC. 6.34 gms. Forepart of a roaring lion right, rev. Head of Aphrodite right, her hair bound with a taenia, wearing small round earring and two necklaces - linear with pendant, and beaded, KN-I around, within incuse square. Cahn 83 (V39/R58), SNG Helsinki 133 (same obverse die), SNG Copenhagen 240-1 (same dies), BMC 13, McClean 5473 (same dies), Weber 6470 (same dies). Fine style, sharp details, attractive toning. Good Very Fine. Ex Triton Sale VII, Jan. 12, 2004, lot 261.
Estimate: $1,000.00 - $1,500.00