Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
August 2021 ANA Auction 16-21 Aug 2021
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IONIA. Uncertain. EL Trite (1/3 Stater) (4.71 gms), ca. 650-600 B.C. NGC F, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 3/5. Scratches.
cf. Weidauer-Group II; Traite-I, 11; SNG Kayhan-673; SNG von Aulock-7762. Obverse: Plain globular surface; Reverse: Two square incuse punches. Though this example lacks much in the way of a design motif, it represents some of the earliest forms of coinage, when functionality far outweighed artistry. Pleasing and quite SCARCE.
From the Collection of a Gentleman.
cf. Weidauer-Group II; Traite-I, 11; SNG Kayhan-673; SNG von Aulock-7762. Obverse: Plain globular surface; Reverse: Two square incuse punches. Though this example lacks much in the way of a design motif, it represents some of the earliest forms of coinage, when functionality far outweighed artistry. Pleasing and quite SCARCE.
From the Collection of a Gentleman.
Ex: Stack's (6/1997) Lot # 28.
Estimate: $800 - $1200