MYSIA. Kyzikos. EL Hekte (2.65 gms), ca. 450-330 B.C. NGC Ch EF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5.
Nomisma-VII, 180; Boston MFA-Unlisted; SNG BN-Unlisted; CNG-105, lot 193. Obverse: Owl, with head facing, standing right on tunny right; star to left and right; Reverse: Quadripartite incuse square. A RARE and desirable type, this elegant specimen retains great detail and offers a golden yellow hue, though a few edge splits--fairly typical for the series--are noted.
Estimate: $1500 - $3000