Lot 2123
Caria, Knidos. Silver Tetradrachm (14.76 g), ca. 395-380 BC. Eudoros, magistrate. K-[NI], head of Aphrodite left, hair bound with ampyx and sphendone, wearing single-pendant earring and pearl necklace; behind neck, prow left. Reverse: Forepart of lion left; above, bee; to left, magistrate's name: EYΔΩPO[Σ]; all within incuse square. Hecatomnus 10d (A4/P10; this coin); SNG Keckman 165 (same dies); SNG Lockett 2366 = BMFA Suppl. 190 = Pozzi 2589 (same dies). Boldly struck in high relief with attractive multi-colored undertones. Very rare. NGC grade Ch AU; Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5. Fine style. Estimate Value $6,000 - UP
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection. Ex Allan Smith, M.D. Collection (CNG 102, 18 May 2016), 513; Peus 407 (7 November 2012), 629; Aufhäuser 13 (7 October 1997), 189; Hecatomnus Hoard.
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