239, Lot: 164. Estimate $100. Sold for $390. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

IONIA, Uncertain. Circa 600-550 BC. EL 1/6 Stater - Hekte (10mm, 2.13 g). Uncertain standard. Figural type. Forepart of horse right / Quadripartite incuse punch. SNG Kayhan -; SNG Copenhagen -; BMC -; Rosen -; Klein -; Elektron 1 var. (horse left). Fine, porous. Extremely rare.

At first glance this coin appears to be silver, but a golden hue is noticeable under close examination, more apparent on the reverse.