CNG 103, Lot: 258. Estimate $500. Sold for $1500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

IONIA, Phokaia. Circa 625/0-522 BC. EL Hekte – Sixth Stater (9.4mm, 2.57 g). Head of griffin left; behind, small seal upward / Incuse punch. Bodenstedt Em. 12. Good VF. Well centered for issue. Very rare, only 7 examples noted by Bodenstedt, 4 of which are in museums (Berlin, New York, Boston, and s’Gravenhage).