Erythrai (BC 520-480) EL Hekte

Late 6th to mid-5th century BC. EL Hekte (2.58g). Archaic head of Herakles left, wearing lion's skin headdress / Quadripartite incuse square with irregular surfaces. EF. Rare early issue of Erythrai, with plain incuse punch.

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Filename:	650234.jpg
City/Mint name:	Erythrai
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Keywords:	electrum / archaic
References:	BMC Ionia p. 117, 7; SNG Cop. -; SNG von Aulock 1942; Boston MFA 1804 (same rev. punch)
Valuation:	CNG Triton VII (1/2004), lot 234 ($990 + comm)
Photo courtesy of:	Classical Numismatic Group - www.cngcoins.com
Filesize:	164 KiB
Date added:	Mar 29, 2005
Dimensions:	500 x 246 pixels
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