LESBOS. Mytilene. Circa 521-478 BC. Hekte (Electrum, 11 mm, 2.59 g, 9 h). Head of a roaring lion to right. Rev. Incuse head of a calf to right with rectangular punch behind. Bodenstedt 13. SNG Copenhagen 301. SNG von Aulock 1685-6. Lightly toned and boldly struck. Extremely fine.
From the James Knox Collection of Biblical related coins, privately acquired from Pars Coins on 29 January 2018 and ex Roma E-Auction 39, 26 August 2017, 211.
Price realized | 1'300 CHF |
Starting price | 150 CHF |