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NYINC Signature Sale 3061 7-8 Jan 2018
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IONIA. Phocaea. Ca. 521-478 BC. EL sixth stater or hecte (10mm, 2.56 gm). NGC AU 5/5 - 4/5. Bearded male head left, wearing crested helmet decorated with floral motif; below, small seal right below neck truncation / Irregular pattern incuse punch. Bodenstedt Em. 44. de Luynes 2643. Pozzi 2505. Very rare! Exceptional strike in high relief, lightly matte surfaces with hints of toning in recesses that set off the portrait beautifully. A gemlike piece!
HID02901242017
Estimate: 2200-3000 USD
IONIA. Phocaea. Ca. 521-478 BC. EL sixth stater or hecte (10mm, 2.56 gm). NGC AU 5/5 - 4/5. Bearded male head left, wearing crested helmet decorated with floral motif; below, small seal right below neck truncation / Irregular pattern incuse punch. Bodenstedt Em. 44. de Luynes 2643. Pozzi 2505. Very rare! Exceptional strike in high relief, lightly matte surfaces with hints of toning in recesses that set off the portrait beautifully. A gemlike piece!
HID02901242017
Estimate: 2200-3000 USD