CNG 91, Lot: 125. Estimate $300. Sold for $525. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

MACEDON, Skione. Circa 454/3-423 BC. AR Tetrobol (11mm, 2.64 g, 2h). Attic standard. Male head left / Helmet left within incuse square. AMNG III/2, –; SNG ANS –; Traité –; SNG Copenhagen 319 var. (head right); CNG 90, lot 416 (same dies). VF, light porosity. Extremely rare with head left.

The early helmet coinage was apparently struck on the Attic standard, presumably while Skione was a member of the Delian League.