ISLANDS OFF IONIA, Samos. Circa 600-570 BC. Stater (Electrum, 21 mm, 17.51 g), Euboio-Samian standard. Irregular and uncertain design, probably random. Rev. Two parallel rectangular incuses with irregular surfaces. ACGC 66 = Barron p. 15, n. 3 = Weidauer 195. Weidauer 196. Roma Auction 6, 2013, 634 ( same dies ). Extremely rare, one of perhaps a half dozen known examples. Well-struck and clear for what it is. Toned. Extremely fine.
Price realized | 26'000 CHF |
Starting price | 14'000 CHF |
Estimate | 17'500 CHF |