Knidos (BC 375-340) Tetradrachm

ca 375-340 BC. AR Tetradrachm (14.73g, 12h). Chian standard. Theumelon, magistrate. Head of Aphrodite right, wearing triple-pendant earring and necklace; Phrygian helmet behind / Forepart of roaring lion right; Î˜Î•Î¥ÎœÎ•Î›Î©Î above. VF, flat strike in centers. Extremely rare.

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Filename:	75000410.jpg
City/Mint name:	Knidos
Keywords:	silver / classical
References:	Ashton, Late 13-14 var. (A8/P- [unlisted rev. die]); SNG Copenhagen -; BMC 39A (same obv. die); Gulbenkian 1004 = Jameson 1537a (same obv. die)
Valuation:	CNG Auc. 75 (5/2007), lot 410 ($3,250 + comm)
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Date added:	Jul 27, 2012
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