IONIA. Erythrai. EL Hekte (2.53 gms), ca. 550-500 B.C. NGC EF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5.
SNG Kayhan-737-8; SNG von Aulock-1942; Boston MFA-1806-7. Obverse: Head of Herakles left, wearing lion skin; Reverse: Quadripartite incuse square. A pleasing example of this compact type, presenting golden-yellow hues and only one small edge split.
From the Collection of a Gentleman.
Ex: Dionysus Collection (New York Sale XLII - 1/2018) Lot # 186.
Ex: Numismatik Naumann 46 (9/2016) Lot # 227.
Estimate: $400 - $600