Lot 3177
Sale 83 · Important Australian & World Coins & Banknotes
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Description
Ionia, Phokaia, (c.477-388 B.C.), electrum hekte or sixth stater, (2.526 grams), issued in 396 B.C. [Bodenstedt dating], obv. Female head to left, with hair in bun behind, wearing a diadem, rev. quadripartite incuse punch, (S.4530 [£550], Bodenstedt 90, SNG Fitz. 4563, SNG von Aulock 2127). Very fine and very rare.
The type is known from 7 obverse and 6 reverse dies and only 35 examples of type known to Bodenstedt.
- Estimate
- $500
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $700