Cyprus, uncertain mint AR Stater. Early 5th century BC. Ram walking to 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, key symbol to right; all in dotted square within incuse diamond. Zapiti & Michaelidou 2 var. (no symbols in field on rev.); Asyut pl. 32, N-O var. (same); SNG Copenhagen Supp. 625; E.S.G. Robinson, "Greek Coins Acquired by the British Museum, 1938-1948" in NC 1948, 5 var. (same) [all struck from the same obv. die]; Roma e52, 364 (same dies). 10.90g, 20mm, 3h.
Good Very Fine. Very Rare.
Ex Roma Numismatics Ltd., E-Sale 74, 20 August 2020, lot 655.
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