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Auction 18  5 May 2019
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Lot 147

Estimate: 3000 CHF
Price realized: 3000 CHF
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IONIA. Uncertain. Circa 650-600 BC. Trite (Electrum, 10 mm, 4.68 g), Lydo-Milesian standard. Plain globular surface. Rev. Two square incuse punches of differing sizes with irregular surfaces. Karwiese, Artemision, Type I.1. Elektron I 3. SNG Kayhan 673. SNG von Aulock 7762. Traité I 11. Cf. Weidauer Group II (but this denomination unlisted). A fascinating example of one of the earliest coins struck in the Western world. Windmill sail-shaped banker's punch on the edge, otherwise, basically about as made.
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