Watch List notes:

IONIA. Phokaia. EL Hekte (2.60 gms), ca. 625/0-522 B.C. NGC Ch AU★, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5.
Bodenstedt-27. Obverse: Lion couchant left; above, small seal left; Reverse: Quadripartite incuse square. Well centered and boldly struck, this elegant example is clearly deserving of its star designation for exceptional eye appeal.

From the Collection of a Gentleman.

Ex: Goldberg 32 (9/2005) Lot # 3856.

Estimate: $1000 - $2000