IONIA. Phokaia. Circa 521-478 BC. Hekte (Electrum, 10 mm, 2.56 g). Bald and wreathed head of Silenos facing, with wide, open eyes, broad beard and long mustache; to left, seal swimming upwards. Rev. Quadripartite incuse square. BMC 3. Bodenstedt 43 (-/η). SNG Fitzwilliam 4559. A wonderful example with a fine head of Silenos. Minor scratches on the reverse, otherwise, about extremely fine.
Price realized | 3'200 CHF |
Starting price | 800 CHF |
Estimate | 1'000 CHF |