CARIA, Knidos. Circa 449-411 BC. AR Drachm (17mm, 6.28 gm, 9h). Forepart of roaring lion right / Head of Aphrodite right within incuse square. Cahn 86 (V40/R59); SNG Keckman 128 (same dies); SNG Copenhagen Supp. 346. Good VF, toned, minor porosity.
From the rare Series V coinage (H.A. Cahn), characterized by a superb, refined head of Aphrodite in the finest style. The details are so sharp on this die that the bands used to tie back Aphrodite's hair are clearly visible.
