Kelenderis (BC 5th cent) Gorgon - Obol

5th century BC. AR Obol (9mm, 0.64g). Gorgoneion facing, tongue protruding / Incuse punch. VF, find patina, light porosity. Alighieri Coll.

The attribution to Cilicia is uncertain and based on the similarity of types to certain obols of Kelenderis (SNG France 79).

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Filename:	2050220.jpg
City/Mint name:	Kelenderis
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Keywords:	silver / archaic
References:	??? GÃ¶ktÃ¼rk -; SNG France -
Valuation:	CNG Elec. Auc. 205 (2/2009), lot 220 ($90)
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