Sale: CNG 82, Lot: 623. Estimate $300.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 16 September 2009.  Sold For $475. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

IONIA, Uncertain. Circa 625-600 BC. EL Hemihekte – 1/12 Stater (1.40 g). Phokaic standard. Geometric type. Raised swastika pattern / Incuse square. Weidauer -; Traité I -; SNG Kayhan -; BMC -; SNG von Aulock -; Boston MFA Supp. 163; Rosen -. Good VF, struck from worn obverse die. Extremely rare denomination.