IONIA. Uncertain mint. Ca. 650-550 BC. EL third stater or trite (13mm, 4.70 gm). NGC Choice VF 4/5 - 4/5. Lydo-Milesian standard. Scarab beetle, seen from above / Patterned incuse rectangle and square punches, side-by-side. Linzalone 1110 corr. (ram obverse). Interesting and well struck spike pattern punches. The beetle obverse reminiscent of Pharoanic Egypt carved scarabs.
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Price realized | 2'500 USD |
Starting price | 500 USD |
Estimate | 1'000 USD |