CNG 112, Lot: 294. Estimate $750. Sold for $1400. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

CARIA, Knidos. Circa 465-449 BC. AR Drachm (15.5mm, 6.17 g, 9h). Forepart of lion right / Head of Aphrodite right within incuse square. Cahn Series IV, – (V–/R52 [unlisted obv. die]); HN Online 666; SNG Copenhagen 242–3 (same rev. die). Toned, a bit off center on obverse. Good VF.

From the Baldwin Maull Collection, purchased 1950s-early 1960s.