Lesbos, Mytilene Hecte circa 477, EL 2.50 g. [ΛE] Forepart of bridled horse r. Rev. Head of Heracles r., wearing lion's skin headdress, incuse. Bodenstedt 23a/β. Rosen 559 (this obverse die). Boston, MFA 1672 (this obverse die).
Very rare. Lovely reddish tone and good very fine
Ex Morton & Eden 51, 2011, Exceptional Greek Coins, 138. Privately purchased from Spink in December 1973.
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