Ancient Coins from the Collection of the late Richard Plant
Greek Coinages, CYPRUS, Kition, Obol, c. 450-400, head of youthful Herakles right, rev. lion preying on stag right, dotted border around, all within incuse square, 0.98g (McClean 9140; BMC 52-5); SOUTHERN ARABIA, Saba, Siglos?, 1st century BC, imitating Athen's New Style Coinage, Romanised male bust right wearing laurel wreath, all within laurel wreath border, rev. owl standing right on amphora, 5.43g (SNG ANS 1475; BMC 24-5) [2]. Very fine, second better, toned, scarce £60-£80