MYSIA. Kyzikos. EL Hemihekte (1/12 Stater) (1.31 gms), ca. 550-450 B.C. NGC VF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 3/5. Countermark.
Nomisma-VII, 67; cf. Boston MFA-1446-7 (stater & hekte); SNG BN-195. Obverse: Helmeted head of Athena left on tunny left; Reverse: Quadripartite incuse square. Evenly handled and well centered, this fractional issue is quite SCARCE. Highly attractive despite the noted banker's mark applied to the helmet of Athena.
From the Collection of a Gentleman.
Ex: Coin Galleries (5/1987) Lot # 8.
Estimate: $300 - $500