Knidos (BC 375-340) Tetradrachm

ca 375-340 BC. AR Tetradrachm (27mm, 15.18g, 12h). Chian standard. Theumelon, magistrate. Head of Aphrodite right, wearing triple-pendant earring and necklace; Phrygian helmet behind / KNI, forepart of roaring lion right; Î˜Î•Î¥ÎœÎ•Î›Î©Î above. Near EF. Extremely rare.

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City/Mint name:	Knidos
Keywords:	silver / classical
References:	Ashton, Late 13-14 var. (unlisted dies); SNG Copenhagen -; BMC 39A; Gulbenkian 1004 = Jameson 1537a
Valuation:	CNG Coin Shop, sold $12,500
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Date added:	Jul 27, 2012
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