Ephesos (BC 500-450) 1/48

ca 500-450 BC. AR Hemitetartemorion(?) (0.08g, 5mm). Bee / Star of eight rays within linear border within incuse square. VF, toned, slightly granular surfaces. Rare. Whorton Coll.

The Kayhan specimen has a slightly different star which appears to have rays all of roughly equal length. Additionally, it lacks the linear border around the star.

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City/Mint name:	Ephesos
Keywords:	classical / silver
References:	SNG Kayhan 137 var.; SNG MÃ¼nchen -; SNG von Aulock -; SNG Copenhagen -; Rosen -
Valuation:	CNG Elec. Auc. 278 (4/2012), lot 91 ($260 + comm)
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