Watch List notes:

IONIA. Uncertain. Circa 600-550 BC. Hekte (Electrum, 12 mm, 2.27 g), Lydo-Milesian standard. Two heads of lions back to back, facing downward with open jaws and lolling tongues, a volute decoration between. Rev. Bipartite incuse punch with volute design. Rosen -. SNG Kayhan 1539. Traité -. Weidauer -. Rare. The obverse struck somewhat off center, otherwise, very fine.


From the Sheik Saud al Thani Collection, Numismatica Ars Classica 123, 9 May 2021, 702 and ex Classical Numismatic Group E-Auction 249, 9 February 2011, 142.