MYSIA. Kyzikos. EL Hekte (2.79 gms), ca. 550-450 B.C. NGC AU, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 2/5. Scratches.
Nomisma-VII, 121; SNG BN-268-9; Jameson-1401 = E. Weber-2387 (this coin). Obverse: Nike, with head right and wings spread, advancing left, holding tunny by the tail; Reverse: Quadripartite incuse square. This elegant fraction features a deep golden-olive tone and great details on the obverse.
From the Mark and Lottie Salton Collection.
Ex: Robert Jameson Collection, # 1401.
Ex: Consul Eduard Friedrich Weber Collection (J. Hirsch XXI - 11/1908) Lot # 2387.
Estimate: $1000 - $2000