MYSIA. Kyzikos. EL Hekte (2.63 gms), ca. 550-450 B.C. NGC Ch EF, Strike: 3/5 Surface: 5/5.
Nomisma-VII, 113; Boston MFA-1480; SNG BN-255-9. Obverse: Youthful male figure, wearing tainia with frontal spike, kneeling right, holding knife and tunny right in outstretched hand; Reverse: Quadripartite incuse square. Offering a pale golden hue and a somewhat oval flan, this charming specimen exhibits only light handling on each side and remains problem free.
From the Collection of a Gentleman.
Estimate: $600 - $900