Caria, Knidos, silver tetradrachm, c. 350-320 BC, head of Aphrodite right wearing ampyx, triple-drop earring and pearl necklace, rev., ΚΝΙ, head of lion right with tongue protruding and outstretched paw beneath; above, magistrate's name ΑΥΤΟΚΡΑΤΗΣ, 14.85g, die axis 12.00, extremely fine and very rare. References: Ashton, R., The Late Classical/Early Hellenistic Drachms of Knidos, RN 1999, 12 (A-/P12); Triton X, 339, same dies. Provenance: Dr Patrick Tan Collection; Triton XIII, New York, 5 January 2010, lot 205; Gemini VII, New York, 9 January 2011, lot 521. (10000 - 15000 GBP)