434, Lot: 121. Estimate $300. Sold for $320. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

CYPRUS, Lapethos. Sidqmelek. Circa 450-425 BC. AR Stater (20mm, 9.67 g, 6h). Helmeted head of Athena left; traces of legend (‘king of Lapethos’ in Phoenician) around / Head of Athena facing, wearing low helmet with ox ears; ‘sidqmelek’ (in Phoenician) at sides. Zapiti & Michaelidou 2; ACGC 1093 (same obv. die); BMC 7; Prospero 604. Fine, struck from worn dies (as usual). Rare.