Ancients
IONIA. Phocaea. Ca. 521-478 BC. EL sixth-stater or hecte (10mm, 2.55 gm). NGC Choice AU★ 5/5 - 4/5. Head of warrior left in crested Corinthian helmet decorated with spiral patterns on bowl; small seal swimming left below / Quadripartite incuse square with irregular interior surfaces. Bodenstedt 30. Superbly centered and deeply struck on good metal flan with subdued luster. An excellent example of this attractive type.
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Estimate: 4000-6000 USD