CNG 97, Lot: 218. Estimate $1000. Sold for $1000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

IONIA, Uncertain. Circa 600-550 BC. EL Hemihekte – Twelfth Stater (8mm, 1.17 g). Lydo-Milesian standard. Forepart of Pegasos left, wearing bridle / Incuse square with cruciform design. Weidauer 142 = Robinson, Coins 24 = Head, Coins 77; Traité –; Elektron I 23–4; Rosen –; SNG Kayhan 715–6; SNG von Aulock –. EF, a hint of die rust. Rare.

The leg and wing of Pegasos are off the flan on almost all examples of this rare type.