ISLANDS OFF SICILY, Lipara. Circa 420-400 BC. Tetras or Trionkion (Bronze, 17.2 mm, 3.72 g, 2 h). Hephaistos seated right, holding kantharos. Rev. ΛΙΠAPAION around three pellets (mark of value). CNS 15-16. HGC 1771. Very rare in such fine condition. Lovely brown surfaces. Nearly extremely fine.
From the Vineyard Collection, ex Numismatica Ars Classica N, 26 June 2003, 1182.