ASIA MINOR. Uncertain mint. 6th century BC. Ingot (Gold, 20 mm, 7.05 g). Rev. Smooth flattened upper surface, textured convex lower surface. For some information on ancient gold ingots from Asia Minor, see. R. Walburg, "Lydisch oder Persisisch? Ein Goldobjekt aus der Frühzeit der Münzpragung," SNR 70 (1991). Very fine.
From the Trausnitz Collection, acquired from Athena Münzhandlung on 19 March 2007.