Tetradrachm of the city of Cnidus in Caria. Obverse: head of Aphrodite of Cnidus, approaching the type of the Praxitelean Aphrodite. Reverse: lion, with the name of a magistrate Telesiphron, his monogram on the obverse.
More information
Title of artwork, date
Greek Coin, 3rd century BC
Date supported
1919
Medium and material
Silver
Dimensions
2 cm
Grant
450
Total cost
450
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