Second Known
CNG 85, Lot: 435. Estimate $3000. Sold for $2600. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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IONIA, Uncertain. Circa 600-550 BC. EL Trite (11mm, 4.69 g). Figural type. Milesian standard. Winged bearded male figure (daimon) advancing left, head right / Two incuse square punches. Weidauer 177 (same die and punches). Fine, as struck. Extremely rare, the second known trite of this type.
This trite is part of a series also known from staters (Rosen 246) and hemistaters (Weidauer 175-6 and Triton VIII, lot 451).