Ancient Gold - Greek
Lot 3563 SESSION 17 (9.30AM FRIDAY 28TH JULY) Ancient Gold - Greek
Estimate $800
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SOLD $750
IONIA, Phokaia, (c.478-387 B.C.), electrum hekte, (c.390 B.C.), 10mm, (2.54 g), obv. head of nymph to left, her curly hair bound in an amphyx with net behind, rev. quadripartite incuse square, (S.4533, Bodenstedt 94 [dies c/**a*, p.163], Boston MFA Supp.176, SNG Von Aulock 2130,). Very fine, very rare.
Ex Munzen & Medaillen Deutschland GmbH Auction Sale 9, October 4, 2001 (lot 265); previously from Lanz Sale 74 November 20, 1995 (lot 215).
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