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Coin ID #6768

Ionia Uncertain (BC 550-500) Lion - EL 1/6

ca 600-550 BC. EL Hekte (2.67g). Phokaian standard. Lion standing right, turning head backwards, roaring. In left field, unknown object / Punch mark with irregular shape and surface. Rather unusual type. Extremely rare. Struck with worn dies. Good VF.

File information
Filename:image00157.jpg
City/Mint name:Ionia Uncertain
Keywords:electrum / archaic
References:cf. SNG von Aulock 1797 (hemihecton)
Valuation:Gemini Auc. VI (1/2010), lot 157 ($3,500 + comm)
Photo courtesy of:Gemini, LLC - www.geminiauction.com
Filesize:73 KiB
Date added:Jan 23, 2010
Dimensions:600 x 300 pixels
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