Caria. Cnidus. c. 449-411 BC. Drachm, 6.05g (9h). Obv: Forepart of a roaring lion to right, its jaws gaping and tongue protruding. Rx: Head of Aphrodite right, wearing a necklace, within incuse square. Cahn 88 (V41/R60), pl. VII. SNG Keckman 134 (these dies). Beautiful archaic head on reverse. Excellent light gray toning. EF
Ex NY Sale 27, The Prospero Collection, 4 January 2012, lot 539. Ex Frank Sternberg XXIV, 19-20 November 1990, lot 105