CNG 106, Lot: 396. Estimate $1000. Sold for $3500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

IONIA, Teos. Circa 450-425 BC. AR Stater (20.5mm, 11.80 g). Griffin with curled wings seated right, forepaw raised; owl to right / Quadripartite incuse square. Matzke Series C, Group Cb1; Balcer Group LI, 100 (A100/P132); Pozzi 2518 (same dies).. EF, even deep gray tone with golden hues around the devices, underlying luster.

From the George Bernert Collection.