CNG 108, Lot: 205. Estimate $500. Sold for $5500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

IONIA, Uncertain. Circa 650-600 BC. EL Forty-eighth Stater (4mm, 0.33 g). Lydo-Milesian standard. Flattened striated surface / Incuse square. Weidauer –; Karwiese, Artemision, Type I.6; Robinson, Coins 52 = Head, Coins 8; Elektron –; Rosen –; Traité –; SNG Kayhan 683 and 1527; Linzalone 1041. Good VF, as made. Very rare denomination for type, only four in CoinArchives.