Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
Summer 2022 Global Showcase Auction 22-26 Aug 2022
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MYSIA. Kyzikos. EL Hekte (2.73 gms), ca. 550-450 B.C. NGC EF★, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 5/5.
Nomisma-VII, 67; Boston MFA-1447; cf. SNG BN-195 (hemihekte). Obverse: Helmeted head of Athena left; below, tunny left; Reverse: Quadripartite incuse square. Very well centered for this rather ambitious obverse design, with nearly all of Athena's helmet crest fitting on the flan. Light golden yellow in color, with charming brilliance and some darker hints around the devices.
Estimate: $1500 - $3000
Nomisma-VII, 67; Boston MFA-1447; cf. SNG BN-195 (hemihekte). Obverse: Helmeted head of Athena left; below, tunny left; Reverse: Quadripartite incuse square. Very well centered for this rather ambitious obverse design, with nearly all of Athena's helmet crest fitting on the flan. Light golden yellow in color, with charming brilliance and some darker hints around the devices.
Estimate: $1500 - $3000