Ancients
IONIA. Uncertain mint. Ca. 650-600 BC. EL third-stater or trite (12mm, 4.74 gm). NGC Choice XF 5/5 - 5/5. Lydo-Milesian standard. Field of striated lines, resembling ripples on water / Two incuse square punches of different size, side-by side, with irregular interior surfaces. Weidauer Group II, 5. Cf. SNG Kayhan 680 (hecte). Linzalone LN1030. Fascinating example with orange toning and hints of silver color in the protected areas.
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Estimate: 10000-12000 USD