CNG 103, Lot: 290. Estimate $2000. Sold for $4250. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ISLANDS off IONIA, Samos. Circa 454/3 BC. AR Tetradrachm (21mm, 12.65 g, 3h). Facing lion scalp / Forepart of ox right; olive branch to left; all within incuse square. Barron, Silver, Class V, 67 (A31/P67); HGC 6, 1189; BMC 82 (same dies). Near EF, lightly toned, minor porosity. Fine style.