Ancient Gold
Lot 1591 Ancient Gold
Estimate $600
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SOLD $500
MYSIA, Cyzikos, c.550-475 B.C. electrum hekte or sixth stater, (2.62 grams) obv. lion to left, [tunny fish below], rev. quadripartite incuse square, the surface of each square slopes downwards, (cf.S.3479, cf.von Fritz 83, SNG Von aulock 1187-8, cf.SNG Cop. 37 [stater]). Off centred on the obverse, otherwise very fine and rare.
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