Details
LOT 2718
Caria, Kaunos AR Hemidrachm. Circa 166-150 BC.
ΑΝΤΑΙΟΣ (Antaios), magistrate. Helmeted head of Athena to right / Sword in sheath with strap; AN-TAI above K-AY (AY ligate) across upper field, filleted palm frond to lower right. Ashton, Hellenistic 77-80; SNG Keckman 77; SNG Copenhagen -; SNG München -; SNG von Aulock 2565. Near Extremely Fine. Lightly toned.(1.15gr, 12mm, 12h.).
Provenance
Swiss private collection, acquired in 1993.
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