Classical Numismatic Group, LLC
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IONIA, Uncertain. Circa 625-600 BC. EL Hekte – Sixth Stater (9.5mm, 2.18 g). Uncertain standard. Stellate pattern in center of large pentagram / Incuse square. Unpublished in the standard references. VF. Extremely rare.
From a European collection formed prior to the First World War.
The weight of this piece is closest to the Lydo-Milesian standard, with a theoretical hekte weight of 2.33 grams, but is likely too light, even considering the amount of wear that is present.
From a European collection formed prior to the First World War.
The weight of this piece is closest to the Lydo-Milesian standard, with a theoretical hekte weight of 2.33 grams, but is likely too light, even considering the amount of wear that is present.