IONIA, Uncertain. Circa 600-550 BC. EL Hekte – Sixth Stater (10mm, 2.32 g). Lydo-Milesian standard.CNG Feature Auction 120 Greek, Electrum Sold For $ 1 800. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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IONIA, Uncertain. Circa 600-550 BC. EL Hekte – Sixth Stater (10mm, 2.32 g). Lydo-Milesian standard. Facing head of lion or panther / Two square punches with raised lines within. Weidauer 160 = Traité I 30 = Boston MFA 1753 = Warren 1721 (same dies); cf. SNG von Aulock 1801–2 (fractions); SNG Kayhan 711. In NGC encapsulation 5872643-009, graded XF, 4/5, 5/5. Rare as a hekte. |