Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
January 2022 NYINC Auction 14-16 Jan 2022
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LESBOS. Mytilene. EL Hekte (2.51 gms), ca. 377-326 B.C. NGC EF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5.
HGC-6, 1014; Bodenstedt-88. Obverse: Wreathed head of Persephone right; Reverse: Bull butting left; all within linear square border within shallow incuse square. A beautiful specimen, this Hekte is struck well beyond that which is normally encountered, and the surfaces retain a nearly pristine character free of any problems. Some light wear upon the high elements of the design is noted, but rather subtle.
Estimate: $700 - $1000
HGC-6, 1014; Bodenstedt-88. Obverse: Wreathed head of Persephone right; Reverse: Bull butting left; all within linear square border within shallow incuse square. A beautiful specimen, this Hekte is struck well beyond that which is normally encountered, and the surfaces retain a nearly pristine character free of any problems. Some light wear upon the high elements of the design is noted, but rather subtle.
Estimate: $700 - $1000