Greek Coins. Caria, Cnidus.
Drachm circa 465-449, AR 6.20 g. Forepart of lion r., with open jaws and tongue protruding. Rev. Diademed bust of Aphrodite r., wearing necklace. All within incuse square. SNG Copenhagen 234. Cahn, Knidos, 74.
A lovely portrait of superb style and a wonderful old cabinet tone. Extremely fine
Ex Roma Numismatics sale 4, 2012, 371 (illustrated on the front cover). From the collection of an aesthete.