CNG 100, Lot: 84. Estimate $1000. Sold for $1400. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

IONIA, Miletos. Circa 600-550 BC. EL Hekte – Sixth Stater (10mm, 2.34 g). Lion reclining left, head reverted, within rectangular frame / Two square punches containing geometric designs. Weidauer 130; Elektron I 65; SNG von Aulock –; SNG Kayhan 443 var. (designs in punches); BMC –; Boston MFA –; Traité I 22. VF. Choice for issue, rare this nice.

From the collection of Dr. Lawrence A. Adams. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 58 (19 September 2001), lot 578.