Lot 3178
Sale 83 · Important Australian & World Coins & Banknotes
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Description
Ionia, Phokaia, (c.477-388 B.C.), electrum hekte or sixth stater, (2.552 grams), issued in 366 B.C. [Bodenstedt dating], obv. Artemis head to left, with hair in bun behind, wearing a diadem, rev. quadripartite incuse punch, (cf.S.4530 [£550], Bodenstedt 99, SNG Berry 1084, SNG Lockett 2846, BMC 51 [Pl.5, 7], SNG von Post 244). Very fine and very rare.
The type is known from 8 obverse and 9 reverse dies and only 19 examples of type known to Bodenstedt.
- Estimate
- $500
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $700