Triton XVIII, Lot: 631. Estimate $10000. Sold for $17000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

IONIA, Uncertain. Circa 650-600 BC. EL Hemistater (16mm, 7.26 g). Lydo-Milesian standard. Flattened striated surface / Two incuse squares. Weidauer Group II, – (unlisted denomination); Karwiese, Artemision, Type I.6; Elektron –; Rosen –; Traité –; SNG Kayhan –; SNG von Aulock –; Linzalone LN1026 (same punches); Triton VIII, lot 433 (same punches). EF. Extremely rare hemistater without central linear punch between the two squares.