Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
January 2022 NYINC Auction 14-16 Jan 2022
View prices realized
► Sale information
Find similar lots
LESBOS. Mytilene. EL Hekte (2.59 gms), ca. 521-478 B.C. NGC AU, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5.
HGC-6, 937; Bodenstedt-12.15 (this coin cited). Obverse: Head of roaring lion right; Reverse: Incuse head of calf left; rectangular punch to right. Very well centered and struck, this alluring example presents a golden-orange tone and hints of brilliance throughout.
From the Mark and Lottie Salton Collection.
HGC-6, 937; Bodenstedt-12.15 (this coin cited). Obverse: Head of roaring lion right; Reverse: Incuse head of calf left; rectangular punch to right. Very well centered and struck, this alluring example presents a golden-orange tone and hints of brilliance throughout.
From the Mark and Lottie Salton Collection.
Ex: Hermitage Museum Collection (Schlessinger 13 - 2/1935) Lot # 1225.
Estimate: $800 - $1200