CNG 99, Lot: 263. Estimate $1500. Sold for $1350. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

CARIA, Knidos. Circa 411-405/4 BC. AR Drachm (16.5mm, 6.12 g, 12h). Forepart of lion roaring right / Head of Aphrodite right, hair in sakkos, within incuse square. Cahn 98 (V47/R64); SNG Keckman 97 (same rev. die); SNG Ashmolean 87 (same dies). VF, toned, some die wear on obverse. Fine style.

From the Apollo to Apollo Project (www.apollotoapollo.com).