LESBOS, Mytilene. Circa 454-428/7 BC. EL Hekte – Sixth Stater (10mm, 2.52 g, 12h).

Triton XXIII – Session Two – Greek Coinage Part II through Roman Imperial Coinage Part I
Lot: 335. Estimated: $ 1 500

Greek, Electrum

Sold For $ 3 750. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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LESBOS, Mytilene. Circa 454-428/7 BC. EL Hekte – Sixth Stater (10mm, 2.52 g, 12h). Head of Silenos facing three-quarters left / Lion’s head right within incuse square. Bodenstedt Em. 38; HGC 6, 964; Boston MFA 1686; Hirsch 1484; Traite II 2171. Good VF. Fine style.

From the Jonathan P. Rosen Collection. Ex Roma XI (7 April 2016), lot 350 (hammer £2400).


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.