Greek coins
Aeolis, Cyme. Tetradrachm magistrate Herakleides, circa 160-150, AR 16.91 g. Diademed head of Kyme r. Rev. KYMAIΩN Horse standing r., l. foreleg arched high in the air; below, eagle on thunderbolt and one-handled cup and in exergue, HPAKΛEIΔHΣ. All within oak wreath. Oakley, Kyme, ANS MN 27, 65 (this obverse die).
Lovely iridescent tone, minor area of weakness on reverse,
otherwise good extremely fine
Privately purchased from Leu Numismatik on 1st June 1987 and from the Harald Salvesen collection.