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Auction 25 20 Nov 2022
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IONIA. Uncertain mint. Circa 550-525 BC. Stater (Electrum, 19 mm, 14.24 g), Lydia-Milesian standard. Forepart of a bridled horse to left, rosette at the horse's breast and an uncertain floral symbol at the nape of the horse's neck; in the field to left, grape vine with clusters. Rev. Rectangular incuse flanked by two smaller incuse square, both types with irregular fillings . ACGC 56. Fischer-Bossert, Horses, Series I, 2 (dies H2/H1-H3). Konuk & Lorber fig. 7. SNG Kayhan 714 (same reverse punches). Traité pl. II, 24. Weidauer 138–9. Rare. An unusually well-preserved example, clear, lightly toned and struck on a broad flan. Some die rust and areas of flat striking, otherwise, good very fine.
From the collection of J. P. Rosen, acquired prior to 2015.
A most interesting coin, with a reverse that appears to be much earlier (i.e., c. 600-575 BC) than it is dated here; however, the obverse, which is stylistically very close to the early electrum staters of Lampsakos, brings it down into the late 6th century.
From the collection of J. P. Rosen, acquired prior to 2015.
A most interesting coin, with a reverse that appears to be much earlier (i.e., c. 600-575 BC) than it is dated here; however, the obverse, which is stylistically very close to the early electrum staters of Lampsakos, brings it down into the late 6th century.