Greek Coins
Asia Minor, uncertain mint possibly in Ionia
Stater circa 500-480, EL 13.99 g. Lactating lioness crouching l., head facing. Rev. Two rectangular incuses divided by a narrow band. Leu sale 52, 1991, 49 (these dies).
Of the highest rarity, among the finest of only five specimens known.
A magnificent issue of tremendous fascination
struck on a full flan and extremely fine
Ex NFA 25, 1990, 62 and Sotheby's Zurich, 26 October 1993, lot 50 sales.