CNG 109, Lot: 148. Estimate $300. Sold for $425. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

IONIA, Ephesos. Circa 500-420 BC. AR Drachm (13.5mm, 3.31 g). Bee with curved wings and coiled tendrils / Quadripartite incuse square. Karwiese Series VI, Group 1A; SNG Kayhan 119 var. (linear border). Good VF, toned, slight granularity. Choice for issue.

From the MM Collection. Ex G.S. Collection (Gorny & Mosch 251, 15 October 2017), lot 4444; G. Hirsch 220 (21 February 2002), lot 1305.