(BC 480-440) Kuprilli - Stater

Kuprilli, Dynast, ca 480-440 BC. AR Stater (9.15g). Forepart of lion leaping right, head reverted, triskeles on torso / Lycian inscription 'Koprlle' around triskeles, all in incuse square with linear square border. Softly struck on lion's jaw. Extremely fine.

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Filename:	90151.jpg
City/Mint name:	Dynasts of Lykia
Keywords:	silver / classical
References:	Traite II, 268, pl. xcvi, 20 (same rev. die); SNG Copenhagen Suppl. 407 (same rev. die); Cf. SNG von Aulock 4139 (same rev. die, but obv. type is lion reclining left, head reverted)
Valuation:	Gemini Auc. III (1/2007), lot 206 ($1,800 + comm)
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Date added:	Jun 25, 2010
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