Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
January 2023 NYINC Auction 13-16 Jan 2023
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MYSIA. Kyzikos. EL Stater (15.98 gms), ca. 550-450 B.C. NGC Ch VF, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 4/5.
cf. Nomisma-VII, 77 (unlisted denomination); cf. Boston MFA-1424 (Hekte); cf. SNG BN-208 (same). Obverse: Facing head of Silenos, with protruding tongue; at sides, two tunnies upward; Reverse: Quadripartite incuse square. A fairly RARE and desirable type, especially in this seldom-seen denomination, the present example yields a charming and well centered strike.
Estimate: $5000 - $8000
cf. Nomisma-VII, 77 (unlisted denomination); cf. Boston MFA-1424 (Hekte); cf. SNG BN-208 (same). Obverse: Facing head of Silenos, with protruding tongue; at sides, two tunnies upward; Reverse: Quadripartite incuse square. A fairly RARE and desirable type, especially in this seldom-seen denomination, the present example yields a charming and well centered strike.
Estimate: $5000 - $8000