CNG 96, Lot: 473. Estimate $2000. Sold for $3500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

IONIA, Uncertain. Circa 600-550 BC. EL Trite – Third Stater (11mm, 4.66 g). Lydo-Milesian standard. Grain ear / Two incuse squares with geometric patterns. SNG Kayhan 704 = Triton III, 523 = NAC 11, lot 74; Konuk & Lorber fig. 13; Gorny & Mosch 138, lot 99. VF. Extremely rare.