CYCLADES, Anaphe. 3rd century BC. AE (Bronze, 12 mm, 1.56 g, 2 h). Apollo Aigletes standing facing, holding arrow in his right hand and bow in his left. Rev. Skyphos. BMC -. HGC 6, 776. SNG Copenhagen -. Triton V (2002), 390. Extremely rare. Somewhat rough and with light deposits and minor breaks in patina on the edge, otherwise, good fine.



Anaphe is a tiny island in the southeast of the Cyclades with an area of only 40 km². The island was home to a temple of Apollo, whose cult statue is likely depicted on the very rare bronze coins of the city.