445, Lot: 176. Estimate $750. Sold for $1400. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

IONIA, Uncertain. Circa 600-550 BC. EL Trite - Third Stater (11.5mm, 4.69 g). Lydo-Milesian standard. Carapace of scarab beetle / Two patterned incuse punches. SNG Kayhan 673; Linzalone 1110 (“ram”). As made. Very rare.

See previous lot for a possible earlier issue from this same series.