Kition (BC 392-361) AE - Melekiathon

Melekiathon, King of Kition, 392-361 BC. AE13 (1.79g). Head of Aphrodite left, wearing earing, necklace and decorated stephane / Herakles standing right in fighting stance, club held overhead in right hand, bow in left hand, lion's skin draped over left arm, Aramaic 'm' to left. EF, bluish green patina. Rare.

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Filename:	590527.jpg
City/Mint name:	Kition
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Keywords:	bronze / classical
References:	SNG Cop. 20; BMC Cyprus pg. 20, 72-73
Valuation:	CNG Triton V (1/2002), lot 527 ($1,100 + comm)
Photo courtesy of:	Classical Numismatic Group - www.cngcoins.com
Filesize:	12 KiB
Date added:	Dec 21, 2004
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