IONIA. Uncertain mint. Ca. 650-600 BC. EL sixth-stater or hecte (10mm, 2.34 gm). NGC AU 5/5 - 5/5. Blank convex surface / Bipartite incuse square punch with irregular interior surface. Weidauer 4. Cf. SNG Kayhan 676 (hemihecte). Cf. SNG von Aulock 7763 (hemihecte). Mellow luster radiates from the center of the obverse and a sharp strike provides ample surface space for toning throughout the reverse.
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