IONIA. Uncertain mint. Ca. 600-550 BC. EL third-stater or trite (13mm, 4.71 gm). NGC XF S 5/5 - 4/5. Facing head of lion or panther surrounded by thick neck ruff / Two overlapping square punches with geometric designs. Weidauer 158. Babelon, Traité 28, pl. 1, 22. Kraay-Hirmer -. Boston -. SNG Kayhan -. SNG von Aulock -. Rosen -. Strongly struck on honey colored matte flan. Nicely centered with contrasting toning and excellent eye appeal.

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