CYPRUS, Uncertain. Late 6th-early 5th centuries BC. AR Stater (25.5mm, 10.28 g). VF.

CNG Feature Auction 124
Lot: 279. Estimated: $ 1 500

Greek, Coin-in-Hand Video, Silver

Sold For $ 4 500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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CYPRUS, Uncertain. Late 6th-early 5th centuries BC. AR Stater (25.5mm, 10.28 g). Forepart of lion right / Incuse square. Kagan, Archaic 55a–b; Asyut 810; Zapiti & Michaelidou –, but cf. Soloi 1 and Uncertain 3 for similar obverse type. Toned, some roughness. VF. Extremely rare.

Ex Asher D. Atchick Collection (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 459, 8 January 2020), lot 317; Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 394 (29 March 2017), lot 289.

The pieces in the Apadana (Kagan) and Asyut hoards had Cypriot letters on the shoulder of the lion. Although these letters are not visible here, it may be due to wear or weakness of strike on that part of the obverse, which is at a high point of the relief. Nonetheless, the style of the lion and the characteristics of the flan are identical to the hoard pieces. It is also possible that this may be an earlier, anepigraphic issue.

The final winners of all CNG Feature Auction 124 lots will be determined during the live online sale that will be held on 19-20 September 2023. This lot is in Session One, which will begin 19 September at 9 AM ET.

Winning bids are subject to a 22.5% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and 25% for all others.

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