Knidos (BC 395-390) Tetradrachm

ca 395-390 BC. AR Tetradrachm (14.72gm). Head of Aphrodite Euploia left, prow behind / Forepart of roaring lion left, [ΣΤΙ]ΦΟ[Σ] (magistrate) below, all within incuse square. VF, minor porosity. From the Garth R. Drewry Collection. Ex Lanz 40 (25 May 1987), lot 289; Hecatomnus Hoard.

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Filename:	670743.jpg
City/Mint name:	Knidos
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Keywords:	silver / classical
References:	Hecatomnus (Ashton) pg. 118, 19d (A7/P19 - this coin); SNG Keckman 166 (same dies); BMC Caria pg. 87, 24 var. (monogram, magistrate)
Valuation:	CNG Auc. 67 (9/2004), lot 743 ($1,050 + comm)
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Date added:	Dec 24, 2004
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