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CARIA, Uncertain (Kaunos?). Late 7th-early 6th centuries BC. EL Trite – Third Stater (13.5mm, 4.64 g). Lydo-Milesian standard. Carapace of scarab beetle, with dorsal furrow; traces of early Carian letters along part of edge / Two incuse squares with geometric designs. Fischer-Bossert, Electronserie I.19 var. (dies VA/R9/Q12); CNG E-445, lot 175 (same dies). Minor deposits. As made. Very rare.
Fischer-Bossert’s study documents 31 examples from over 9 obverse dies (some are too worn to identify). All dies were found to contain the same letters, which were subjected to a detailed examination by Diether Schürr within the article. He determined that they likely resolve to a personal name, Irŕüs. The identity of this individual, though is unknown. The mint is certainly from Caria, and although the exact location is unknown, there is some evidence from the letter forms themselves that suggest an association with Kaunos.
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Triton XXIX – Session One – Lot 1-301 will be held Tuesday morning, 13 January 2026 beginning at 9:00 AM ET.
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