IONIA, Uncertain. Circa 650-600 BC. Lot of twelve (12) ingots.CNG Feature Auction 118 Greek, Electrum Sold For $ 3 250. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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IONIA, Uncertain. Circa 650-600 BC. Lot of twelve (12) ingots. Includes 11 gold or electrum, and one silver, ingots. The former weigh 12.10, 4.59, 3.99, 3.86, 3.29, 327, 3.15, 3.08, 2.96, 2.78, and 2.60 grams, while the latter weighs 2.18 grams. For the large gold/electrum piece, cf. H.S. Kim, “Electrum Ingot Hoard (2002)” in SNR 83 (2004), 12–5; for the smaller ones, cf. Artemision 83 and Linzalone LN1176–7 (smaller module, but similar characteristics). For the silver ingot, cf. Kim & Kroll 29. As made. An important study group. |