Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
January 2023 NYINC Auction 13-16 Jan 2023
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MYSIA. Kyzikos. EL Stater (16.26 gms), ca. 550-450 B.C. NGC Ch EF, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 4/5.
cf. Nomisma-VII, 128 (unlisted denomination); Boston MFA-Unlisted; cf. SNG BN-280 (Hekte). Obverse: Double-bodied sphinx, with one head facing, wearing ouraios, atop a tunny left; Reverse: Quadripartite incuse square. An interesting type that presents a bit of an optical illusion, this specimen is fairly RARE as a Stater. Pale yellow throughout, with some enchanting golden highlights around the devices.
Estimate: $5000 - $8000
cf. Nomisma-VII, 128 (unlisted denomination); Boston MFA-Unlisted; cf. SNG BN-280 (Hekte). Obverse: Double-bodied sphinx, with one head facing, wearing ouraios, atop a tunny left; Reverse: Quadripartite incuse square. An interesting type that presents a bit of an optical illusion, this specimen is fairly RARE as a Stater. Pale yellow throughout, with some enchanting golden highlights around the devices.
Estimate: $5000 - $8000