CNG 100, Lot: 1444. Estimate $750. Sold for $2200. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

IONIA, Ephesos. Circa 600-550 BC. EL Hekte – Sixth Stater (8mm, 2.35 g). “Primitive” bee / Two incuse squares. Karwiese Series II.1, Type 2, 3 corr. = Kastner 6, lot 117 (same die and punches); SNG Kayhan –; SNG von Aulock –. Near VF. Very rare denomination.

Struck from the same dies as the previous lot, a trite – third stater.