250, Lot: 101. Estimate $200. Sold for $840. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

IONIA, Uncertain. Circa 600-550 BC. EL Hekte – 1/6 Stater (2.28 g). Milesian standard. Figural type. Forepart of horned animal left / Two incuse square punches. Unpublished in the standard references. VF.

The reverse of this type is particularly interesting, as it appears that the same punch was used twice, rather than two separate punches, which is the norm for trites in this period.