Lot 2141
Lesbos, Mytilene, 412-378 BC. Electrum Hekte (2.52 g). Wreathed head right of Io with small cow's horn. Reverse: Head right of youthful Dionysos wearing ivy wreath within linear square; all within incuse square. Bodenstedt pp. 256-7, Em.77; SNG von Aulock 721; Dewing 2238. Faint ancient scrape over Io's ear. Choice Very Fine.
The electrum hekte was equivalent to one-sixth of a stater, which is the most often seen denomination in this extensive series.
Estimated Value $400 - 500.
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| Realized $1,150 |
