Cyprus, Amathos AR Obol. Rhoikos, circa 350 BC. Head of lion right / Forepart of lion right, head facing. Amandry, Monnayage pl. 20, B1-4; Zapiti & Michaelidou 20; SNG Copenhagen 4. 0.97g, 9mm, 3h.
Good Very Fine. Very Rare.
From a private European collection.
The ancient city of Amathos is known primarily from the coins struck by the kings as well as from literary sources.