The Neale Collection of Ancient Greek Coins

Greek Coinages, Knidos: Tetradrachm, struck c. 350-320, by the magistrate Autokrates

Obverse: head of Aphrodite right, her hair bound up around stephane and wearing triple-pendant earring and pearled necklace

Reverse: αυτοκρατησ: forepart of lion right, tongue protruding from jaws, κνι below

Metal: silver; Milesian weight standard; 14.85g/12h

References: Ashton 12 [A-/P12]; Boston –; Lockett –

Condition: Centrally struck on a broad flan from dies of high artistry, extremely fine with light lustrous patina; a superb example of a very rare issue £8,000-£12,000

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Neale Collection of Ancient Greek Coins.

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