CNG 96, Lot: 448. Estimate $1000. Sold for $2300. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

IONIA, Phokaia. Circa 521-478 BC. EL Hekte – Sixth Stater (10mm, 2.56 g). Female head left, wearing helmet or close fitting cap; to right, seal downward / Quadripartite incuse square. Bodenstedt Em. 31; Boston MFA –; SNG von Aulock 7943. Good VF, lightly toned. Very rare.