Davissons Ltd.
Auction 37 21 Feb 2018
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CARIA. Kaunos. Circa 430-410 B.C. AR stater. 11.74 gm. 20 mm. Period IV, Type I. Iris with curved wings in kneeling-running stance left, head reverted, holding kerykeion and wreath in outstretched arms / Conical baetyl flanked by stylized birds, all within incuse square. Konuk Period IV, 94 (O36/R35). SNG Keckman 823. Dewing 2359 (same dies) = Pozzi 2820. Very Fine; beautiful old toning; a little die rust on obverse, but unusually well centered and complete; fine style. Unusual and attractive type with grape clusters on reverse taking the shape of birds.