Description: Caria, uncertain, 4th century BC. AR Hemitetartemorion. Head of ram right / Male head right.

Diameter: AR4 mm

Weight: 0,12 g

Grade: VF/VF

Attribution: cf. SNG Keckman I 883 ff.; cf.SNG Kayhan 993 ff; Koray Konuk proposed Kasolaba as a mint (Konuk, K. “Kasolaba, a new mint in Karia?” in Kermatia Philias)

Commentary: well centered, excellent detail for such small coin

History: The name "Caria" originated from Luwian word "Karuwa" meaning "steep country" and referring to the mountainous nature of the region.

Article Number: 021-08-05-41652