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Search Advanced Search Search By Coin ID     Home ANCIENT/BYZANTINE Ancient Spain (872) Byzantine (753) MEDIEVAL/EARLY WORLD Germany (30) MODERN WORLD COUNTERFEITS AND IMITATIONS   Submit New Coin(s)   Sponsors page Terms of Service Contact Us About Us FAQ Page Coin Detail Click here to see enlarged image. ID:     752746      [UNVERIFIED] Type:     Greek Region:     CARIA City:     Cnidos Date Ruled:     Circa 449-411 BC Metal:     Silver Denomination:     Drachm Struck / Cast:     struck Date Struck:     BC Circa 449-411 Diameter:     17 mm Weight:     6.28 g Die Axis:     9 h Obverse Description:     Forepart of roaring lion right Reverse Description:     Head of Aphrodite right within incuse square Primary Reference:     Cahn 86 (V40/R59) Reference2:     SNG Keckman 128 (same dies) Reference3:     SNG Cop Supp. 346 Photograph Credit:     Classical Numismatic Group Source:     http://www.cngcoins.com/Coin.aspx?CoinID=61506 Grade:     Good VF, toned, minor porosity. Notes:     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.

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