Caria, Knidos AR Drachm 480-450 BC Lion / Aphrodite Artistic!

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Caria, Knidos 480-450 BC AR Drachm 14 x 17 mm 6.25 g
Forepart of Lion right / Aphrodite head right
SNG von Aulock 2597  Cahn 66  ex. Nilus Coins
Artistic dies! The lion head on this coin is by far the most expressive and animated in the series, which forms an interesting contrast to the calm beauty of the Aphrodite head.
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