Ionia Uncertain (BC 550-500) Lion - EL 1/6

ca 600-550 BC. EL Hekte (2.67g). Phokaian standard. Lion standing right, turning head backwards, roaring. In left field, unknown object / Punch mark with irregular shape and surface. Rather unusual type. Extremely rare. Struck with worn dies. Good VF.

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Filename:	image00157.jpg
City/Mint name:	Ionia Uncertain
Keywords:	electrum / archaic
References:	cf. SNG von Aulock 1797 (hemihecton)
Valuation:	Gemini Auc. VI (1/2010), lot 157 ($3,500 + comm)
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Date added:	Jan 23, 2010
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