ANCIENT COINS, ANCIENT GREEK COINS, Ionia, Uncertain mint. Electrum Hekte (2.24 g), ca. 625-600 BC. Lydo-Milesian standard. Elaborate geometric pattern resembling a star composed of a cross centered upon an eight-sided polygon within a square with slightly rounded sides. Rev. Rectangular incuse punch divided horizontally and vertically into twelve compartments, the two largest compartments each containing a pellet. (McFadden 2; Weidauer -; SNG Kayhan 698). Extremely fine.
Estimate: $ 2,000