Sicily, Lipara, Hexas, ca. 425 BC
AE (g 22,20; mm 29; h 9)
Head of Hephaistos r., Rv. ΛΙΠ, above and below, two pellets. CNS 6; SNG Copenhagen 1087; HGC 1763.
Rare. In exceptional state of preservation and the heaviest specimen known. Dark green patina and extremely fine.
Ex Numismatica Ars Classica 11, 29 April 1998, lot 43.