CNG 103, Lot: 284. Estimate $750. Sold for $5000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

IONIA, Uncertain. Circa 600-550 BC. EL Hekte – Sixth Stater (10mm, 2.76 g). Phokaic standard. Head of lion left, mouth open with tongue protruding / Incuse square. Cf. Weidauer 185 (stater); Traité –; SNG Kayhan –; Gemini VII, lot 495. Good VF. Very rare.