CARIA, Uncertain. Circa 480-470 BC. EL Hekte – Sixth Stater (9.5mm, 2.28 g). Lydo-Milesian standard. Good VF.

Triton XXVI
Lot: 255. Estimated: $ 1 500

Greek, Electrum

Sold For $ 1 000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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CARIA, Uncertain. Circa 480-470 BC. EL Hekte – Sixth Stater (9.5mm, 2.28 g). Lydo-Milesian standard. Head of creature (griffin or lion?) left / Two incuse squares. W. Fischer-Bossert, “Ein karisches Monster“ in Cista Mystica, 58–9 var. (unlisted dies); Weidauer –; Traité I –; Elektron –; Linzalone 1108 (seal; Phokaia in Ionia); SNG von Aulock –; SNG Kayhan –; Boston MFA –; Rosen –; cf. CNG E-428, lot 180. Good VF.

Purchased by the consignor from Brian Kritt, 13 January 2017 (his inventory ticket included).


The final winners of all Triton XXVI lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 10-11 January 2023.

Triton XXVI – Session One – Lots 1-334 will be held Tuesday morning, 10 January 2023 beginning at 9:00 AM ET.

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