IONIA. Teos. Ca. 460-420 BC. AR stater (26mm, 11.88 gm). NGC Choice XF S 5/5 - 5/5, Fine Style. T-HI-O-N (N retrograde), griffin seated right on ground line, left foreleg raised, beak open; panther head seen from above below raised paw / Quadripartite incuse square with stippled surfaces. Balcer, SNR 47, 103. BMC 19. Truly stunning in hand, this delightfully well centered piece showcases sharp details that are caressed by deep cabinet toning.

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