MYSIA. Kyzikos. EL Hekte (2.71 gms), ca. 600-550 B.C. NGC EF, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 4/5.
Nomisma VII-Unlisted; Boston MFA-Unlisted; SNG BN-Unlisted; cf. CNG 123, lot 111. Obverse: Head of tunny left, with tunny upward in its mouth; Reverse: Quadripartite incuse square. Well centered upon each side, this elegant survivor from a rather RARE and desirable emission presents olive-yellow hues and great overall detail remaining. One of just a small handful of examples known of the type.
Ex: Helios 2 (11/2008) Lot # 140.
Estimate: $1000 - $2000