MYSIA. Kyzikos. EL Hemihekte (1.31 gms), ca. 600-550 B.C. NGC AU, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 5/5.
cf. Nomisma-VII, 27 (stater); Boston MFA-Unlisted; SNG von Aulock-7268 (hekte). Obverse: Winged male figure standing left, holding two tunnies by the tail; Reverse: Quadripartite incuse square. VERY RARE in this denomination, the present specimen-- barely handled and endlessly alluring --is one of just a handful of known examples.
Estimate: $800.00- $1200.00