Kition (BC 392-361) AE 13 - Melekiathon

Melekiathon, King of Kition, 392-361 BC. AE13 (1.81g). Head of Aphrodite left, wearing stephane, triple-pendant earring and necklace / Herakles, nude, lion's skin over his outstretched left arm, standing right, club in his right hand raised above his head; Phoenician letter 'mem' to left. Scarce. Blackish green patina, EF/gVF.

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Filename:	00161q00.jpg
City/Mint name:	Kition
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Keywords:	bronze / classical
References:	BMC 20, 72; SNG Cop. 20
Valuation:	NY Sale XI (1/2006), lot 161 ($400 + comm)
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Filesize:	55 KiB
Date added:	Aug 27, 2006
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