Lesbos, Mytilene. Electrum Hekte (2.51 g), ca. 478-455 BC. Head of Athena right, wearing earring, necklace, and crested Attic helmet decorated with three olive leaves over visor and a spiral palmette on the bowl. Reverse: Confronted bulls' heads within incuse square. Bodenstedt 35; HGC 6, 961. Perfectly centered and lightly toned. About Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $500 - UP
From the property of an East Coast collector, acquired prior to 1990.