CNG 94, Lot: 595. Estimate $500. Sold for $425. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

IONIA, Uncertain. Circa 600-550 BC. EL Hekte – Sixth Stater (12mm, 2.33 g). Lydo-Milesian standard. Figural type. Two conjoined, stylized serpents’(?) heads, with open jaws and lolling tongues / Two incuse punches, one with volute design, the other with two pellets. CNG E-235, lot 186 = CNG 87, lot 541 (this coin); CNG E-249, 142; Gorny & Mosch 107, lot 189; cf. CNG E-250, lot 101 (both punches with two pellets); cf. CNG 87, lot 540a (same); cf. Triton XIII, lot 1312 (same); cf. Triton VI, lot 388 (for a lot of six). VF, as made.

From the Daniel Koppersmith Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 87 (18 May 2011), lot 541; Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 235 (23 June 2010), lot 186.

While unpublished in the standard references, this type has had numerous auction appearances.