CARIA, Knidos. Circa 465-449 BC. AR Drachm (16mm, 6.20 g, 3h). Good VF.

CNG Feature Auction 121
Lot: 407. Estimated: $ 1 500

Greek, Silver

Sold For $ 1 700. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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CARIA, Knidos. Circa 465-449 BC. AR Drachm (16mm, 6.20 g, 3h). Forepart of roaring lion right / Head of Aphrodite right, wearing stephanos, within incuse square. Cahn Series IV, 83 (V39/R58); HN Online 666; SNG Copenhagen 240–1 (same dies); BMC 14 (same dies); Boston MFA 1985–6 (same dies); McClean 8473 (same dies); Pozzi 2585–6 (same dies); Weber 6470–1 (same dies). Toned, off center on obverse. Good VF. Fine style.

Ex Mark and Lottie Salton Collection.


The final winners of all CNG Feature Auction 121 lots will be determined during the live online sale that will be held on 6-8 October 2022. This lot is in Session Two, which will begin 6 October 2022 at 2 PM ET.

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