CARIA, Kindya, (c.500 B.C.), silver tetrobol (Samian standard), (2.09 g), obv. head of ketos (sea monster) to left, rev. stellate pattern, within latticed frame in incuse square, (S.-, Kagan & Kritt Num. Chron. 1995 No.1, SNG Finland 920, SNG Turkey 810, Asyut 687, SNG von Aulock 2340, ACNAC Rosen 617); Caria, uncertain mint, (early 5th century B.C.), silver hemiobol, (0.57g), obv. forepart of lion facing, rev. scorpion, tail within incuse square to right, (S.-, SNG Berry II 1047 [Asia Minor uncertain but probably Caria], SNG Von Aulock 7803, ACNAC Rosen 402 [This Coin, p.27, Pl.16], SNG Keckman 917 [Caria]). Extremely fine, very fine and both rare. (2)
Ex George Mihailuk Collection, from Romanorum, 14.12.08, from Noble Numismatics Sale 89 (lot 3872) and Forvm Ancient coins, USA. The second coin from Romanorum 24.2.2009 from Noble Numismatics Sale 83, (lot 3283), from William B. Porter Collection and Jonathan P. Rosen Collection (402).