CNG 85, Lot: 434. Estimate $750. Sold for $850. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

IONIA, Teos. Circa 510-475 BC. AR Drachm (15mm, 5.89 g). Griffin seated right / Quadripartite incuse square. Balcer group XX, 39 (A39/P61); cf. SNG von Aulock 8014; cf. SNG Copenhagen 1433; Boston MFA 1934 = Warren 1130 (same dies). Good VF, toned, some doubling on obverse. Rare obverse variety without raised forepaw.