CYPRUS, Uncertain. Early 5th century BC. AR Stater (23mm, 10.90 g, 3h). VF.Electronic Auction 529 Greek, Silver Sold For $ 400. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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CYPRUS, Uncertain. Early 5th century BC. AR Stater (23mm, 10.90 g, 3h). Ram walking left, upon which an ankh symbol is superimposed / Laurel branch with bud at top, and a leaf and fruit on each side; anchor to left, Ξ and ankh-like symbol to right; all in dotted square within incuse square. Zapiti & Michaelidou 2 var. (no symbols in field on rev.); Asyut pl. 32, N-O var. (same); E.S.G. Robinson, “Greek Coins Acquired by the British Museum, 1938-1948” in NC 1948, 5 var. (same); CNG E-434, lot 124; CNG E-431, lot 256; CNG E-432, lot 101 (all from the same obv. die). Struck from a heavily worn obverse die, as usual (see below). VF. Very rare. |