Ancient Coins: GREEK SILVER: Karia, Knidos
AR Drachm, 6.27g. 17mm. c.465-449 B.C. Forepart of lion to right. Rev. Diademed head of Aphrodite to right; die break beneath bust. Cahn 78.2(this example). Lovely old cabinet toning and fine style. This coin is struck from the same dies as the Kunstfreunde example, Leu & MM, 1974, lot 163 and NAC 146, lot 2224.
Provenance/Pedigree:
Ex: Hirsch, Munich, Auction November 17-18, 1955, lot 557.
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