CARIA. Knidos. AR Tetradrachm (14.48 gms), ca. 395-380 B.C. NGC AU, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 2/5. Brushed.
Hecatomnus-4b (A3/P4 -- this coin). [K]leokrates, magistrate. Obverse: Head of Aphrodite left, with hair in ampyx and sphendone; to right, prow left; Reverse: Forepart of lion left; [...]EOKPATHΣ below; all within incuse square. A VERY RARE type, this example does exhibit the noted brushing, but nevertheless offers a well centered strike with a subtle tone.
Ex: Superior (12/1991) Lot # 469.
Ex: Superior (5/1988) Lot # 1528.
Estimate: $1000 - $2000