CNG 105, Lot: 194. Estimate $750. Sold for $2200. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

MYSIA, Kyzikos. Circa 450-330 BC. EL Hekte – Sixth Stater (10mm, 2.65 g). Silenos crouching right on tunny right, supporting amphora on left leg and with left hand pouring wine into cup he holds in his right / Quadripartite incuse square. Cf. Von Fritze I 172 (unlisted denomination); cf. Boston MFA 1505–6 = Warren 1462–3 (stater); cf. SNG BN 318–9 (stater); Triton XV, lot 1200. VF, a few marks. Rare denomination for issue.