CNG 97, Lot: 245. Estimate $500. Sold for $2200. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

CARIA, Uncertain. Circa 500-450 BC. AR Stater (17mm, 11.90 g). Winged male figure advancing left; Carian symbol or monogram to lower right / Incuse square containing uncertain central design with granulated bulges at corners; Carian symbol or monogram on one bulge, wavy lines on another. Troxell, Winged 35 = SNG von Aulock 2343 (same dies); otherwise unpublished. VF, toned. Extremely rare.

See Konuk, Coin M33 for a discussion of the Carian monogram/symbol.