Asyut 655 (this coin)

CNG 96, Lot: 484. Estimate $2000. Sold for $4250. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ISLANDS off IONIA, Samos. Circa 485/0-478/7 BC. AR Tetradrachm (18mm, 12.77 g, 3h). Facing lion scalp / Head of ox right within incuse square. Barron, Silver, Class II, 9–13 var. (unlisted dies); HGC 6, 1185; Asyut 655 (this coin). VF, toned, two test cuts.

Ex Bowers & Ruddy FPL (Fall 1980), no. 40; 1968/9 Asyut Hoard (IGCH 1644).