CNG 103, Lot: 246. Estimate $300. Sold for $850. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

IONIA, Ephesos. Circa 500-420 BC. AR Drachm (16.5mm, 3.35 g). Bee with curved wings and coiled tendrils / Quadripartite incuse square. Karwiese Series VI, 2B; SNG Kayhan 121–3. Good VF, some die rust. Struck on a broad flan.

From the Dr. Lawrence D. Sporty Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 163 (25 April 2007), lot 26.