LESBOS, Mytilene. Circa 521-478 BC. EL Hekte – Sixth Stater (11mm, 2.55 g, 5h). Good VF.

CNG Feature Auction 132
Lot: 366. Estimated: $ 500

Greek, Electrum

Sold For $ 3 000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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LESBOS, Mytilene. Circa 521-478 BC. EL Hekte – Sixth Stater (11mm, 2.55 g, 5h). Head of roaring lion left / Incuse head of calf left; rectangular punch to right. Asia Minor Coins 12956 (this coin); CNG 129, lot 221 (same dies; hammer $7000); otherwise, unpublished. Good VF. Extremely rare.

From the Dr. Adrian Carr Collection. Ex Gitbud & Naumann 40 (3 February 2016), lot 226.


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CNG Feature Auction 132 – Session Two – Lot 319-587 will be held Monday afternoon, 18 May 2026 beginning at 2:00 PM ET.

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