LYCIA, Dynasts of. Kuprilli. Circa 470-440 BC. AR Stater (9.78 gm). Two leaping dolphins; triskeles above and below, monogram / K-O, triskeles; lotus flower in corner, all in dotted incuse square. Mørkholm/Zahle -; SNG von Aulock -; Traité -; BMC -. Good VF. Unpublished and apparently unique! ($1000) Ex Busso Peus Auktion 360 (27-30 April 1999), lot 35; Classical Numismatic Group Auction 42 (29-30 May 1997), lot 524. The dolphins types are undoubtedly inspired by the 6th century BC staters attributed to the island of Karpathos off the coast of Caria. Triton V Sale, 16 Jan 2002, lot 1460. Lot sold for $1100, plus buyers fees. By permission of CNG, www.cngcoins.com.