TROAS, Kebren. Late 6th-early 5th centuries BC. EL Myshemihekte – Twenty-fourth Stater (6.5mm, 0.65 g). Phokaic standard. VF.

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Lot: 104. Estimated: $ 150

Greek, Electrum

Sold For $ 2 250. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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TROAS, Kebren. Late 6th-early 5th centuries BC. EL Myshemihekte – Twenty-fourth Stater (6.5mm, 0.65 g). Phokaic standard. Head of ram left / Incuse square. SNG Kayhan 1565 (uncertain Ionia); CNG 121, lot 313. Minor die wear. VF.

Although there are a few electrum Phokaic standard electrum known with a ram’s head (particularly from Mytilene and Phokaia, as well as an uncertain mint in Ionia [see Weidauer 50]), all are distinctly different in style from this coin. At the same time, the style of the ram’s head here is a perfect match to the type found on the early silver issues at Kebren (cf. SNG Ashmolean 1076–7 and SNG Arikantürk I 370).

Closing Date and Time: 20 March 2024 at 10:34:20 ET.

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