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Long Beach Signature Sale 3042 17-18 Sep 2015
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IONIA. Uncertain City. Ca. 625-600 BC. EL 1/6th stater or hecte (9mm, 2.28 gm). Lydo-Milesian standard. Elaborate geometric figure resembling a star centered upon an eight-sided polygon, all within a square with slightly rounded sides / Rectangular incuse divided horizontally and vertically into 10 compartments, the two central compartments containing pellets. McFadden 2. SNG Kayhan 698. Splendid example of this enigmatic early issue! NGC Choice XF 5/5 - 5/5.
Estimate: 2000-2500 USD
IONIA. Uncertain City. Ca. 625-600 BC. EL 1/6th stater or hecte (9mm, 2.28 gm). Lydo-Milesian standard. Elaborate geometric figure resembling a star centered upon an eight-sided polygon, all within a square with slightly rounded sides / Rectangular incuse divided horizontally and vertically into 10 compartments, the two central compartments containing pellets. McFadden 2. SNG Kayhan 698. Splendid example of this enigmatic early issue! NGC Choice XF 5/5 - 5/5.
Estimate: 2000-2500 USD