IONIA. Uncertain. Circa 650-600 BC. Trite (Electrum, 13x9 mm, 4.68 g), Lydo-Milesian standard. Globular surface with an uncertain pattern of dots. Rev. Oblong incuse divided into two squares. Boston MFA 1749. Pozzi 2350. Rosen 253. SNG von Aulock 7761. Traité I 3 . Rare. An important document in the history of coinage, one of the earliest coins of the Western World. Tiny striking cracks and porosity as found, otherwise, extremely fine.
Price realized | 3'200 CHF |
Starting price | 2'400 CHF |
Estimate | 3'000 CHF |