Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
August 2023 Global Showcase Auction 14-21 Aug 2023
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MYSIA. Kyzikos. EL Hekte (2.66 gms), ca. 550-500 B.C. NGC EF, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 5/5.
cf. Nomisma-VII, 75 (half-length harpy left); Boston MFA-Unlisted; cf. SNG BN-203 (same). Obverse: Harpy standing right, holding tunny; Reverse: Quadripartite incuse square. An EXTREMELY RARE and interesting mythological type, this fractional in electrum offers a dynamic obverse depiction along with a pale golden hue and only minor wear across the higher points.
Ex: Gitbud & Naumann 26 (12/2014) Lot # 167.
Estimate: $800 - $1200
cf. Nomisma-VII, 75 (half-length harpy left); Boston MFA-Unlisted; cf. SNG BN-203 (same). Obverse: Harpy standing right, holding tunny; Reverse: Quadripartite incuse square. An EXTREMELY RARE and interesting mythological type, this fractional in electrum offers a dynamic obverse depiction along with a pale golden hue and only minor wear across the higher points.
Ex: Gitbud & Naumann 26 (12/2014) Lot # 167.
Estimate: $800 - $1200