Description
Karia, Kaunos (c. 430-410 BC).
Silver Stater.
Obverse: Winged Iris left, looking right, holding kerykeion
and wreath.
Reverse: Baetyl flanked by letters.
(Konuk p. V, type 4, 116).
Good Very Fine. Pleasing, dark tone.
11.66g.
The fascinating coinage of Kaunos features the baetyl, believed to have been a meteorite worshipped by the inhabitants of the city.