LESBOS, Mytilene. Circa 521-478 BC. EL Hekte – Sixth Stater (10.5mm, 2.59 g, 4h).

Triton XXIII – Session Two – Greek Coinage Part II through Roman Imperial Coinage Part I
Lot: 328. Estimated: $ 1 500

Greek, Electrum

Sold For $ 1 700. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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LESBOS, Mytilene. Circa 521-478 BC. EL Hekte – Sixth Stater (10.5mm, 2.59 g, 4h). Forepart of bull left / Incuse head of lion left; rectangular punch to right. Bodenstedt Em. 4; HGC 6, 926; SNG von Aulock 1683; SNG Berry 1004; Hermitage Sale II 1217. Toned, edge splits, light deposits on reverse. Near EF. Fine style.

From the Weise Collection. Ex Numismatica Ars Classica 59 (4 April 2011), lot 611 (hammer €3600).


The final winners of all Triton XXIII lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 14-15 January 2020. Triton XXIII – Session Two – Greek Coinage Part II through Roman Imperial Coinage Part I will be held Tuesday afternoon, 14 January 2020 beginning at 2:00 PM ET.

Winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and in person at the public auction, 22.50% for all others.