CARIA. Uncertain Mint "B". Circa 460-440 BC. Trihemiobol (Silver, 11 mm, 1.48 g, 7 h). Nude male figure, of Classical style, in the running-kneeling position to left, with wings on his shoulders and heels, and with his right hand raised and his left lowered; in field to left, kerykeion monogram . Rev. Lion prowling to left, his right forepaw raised and his head turned back to right; above, kerykeion monogram; around, border of dots; all within an incuse square. HN Online 222.2 (temp) = SNG von Aulock 2353 (this coin). A very rare variety. Clear and attractively toned. About extremely fine.
From the "Collection sans Pareille" of Ancient Greek Fractions, and from that of H. S. von Aulock.