Kaunos (BC 450-430) Stater

ca 450-430 BC. AR Stater (11.68g, 7h). Iris running left, her head turned back, holding kerykeion (caduceus) in right hand and wreath in left / Triangular baetyl with handle on either side of the apex; to left and right, granulated patterns in the form of stylized birds; all within incuse square. Attractively toned, perfectly centered and of splendid classical style, an exceptional coin of great beauty. EF.

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Filename:	image00286.jpg
City/Mint name:	Kaunos
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Keywords:	silver / classical
References:	Konuk 93 (same dies); SNG Keckman 823
Valuation:	Leu Auc. 81 (5/2001), lot 286 (CHF 16,500 ($9,522) + comm)
Photo courtesy of:	Leu Numismatik - www.leu-numismatik.com
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Date added:	Jan 22, 2006
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