CNG 102, Lot: 489. Estimate $750. Sold for $1800. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

IONIA, Uncertain. Circa 600-550 BC. EL Hekte – Sixth Stater (10.5mm, 2.34 g). Lydo-Milesian standard. Head of lion(?) left, pellet (sun?) on forehead / Two incuse squares with irregular lines within. Weidauer –; Traité I –; Elektron –; SNG Kayhan –; Linzalone 1108 (seal); cf. CNG E-277, lot 68 (lion; fourrée). Good VF. Very rare.