Ancients
LESBOS. Mytilene. Ca. 521-478 BC. EL sixth-stater or hecte (11mm, 2.52 gm, 5h). NGC AU 5/5 - 3/5, Fine Style. Forepart of winged lion left, jaws open, mane bristling, forelegs outstretched / Incuse head of rooster left with a full comb, wearing beaded collar; irregular rectangular punch behind. HGC 6, 933. Bodenstedt 9. Perfectly struck from beautiful style dies, expertly centered with the upper edge of the flan following the curvature of the lion's mane.
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Estimate: 4000-6000 USD