MYSIA. Kyzikos. 5th-4th century BC. Hekte (Electrum, 11 mm, 2.71 g). Head of bearded Herakles to right, wearing a lion's skin headdress; below, tunny to right. Rev. Quadripartite incuse square. Apparently unpublished as a hekte, but for the type as a stater: see SNG Paris 289 and Von Fritze I 140. Extremely rare. Well-centered, nicely toned and with a noble head of Herakles. Minor marks, otherwise, about extremely fine.
Price realized | 5'500 CHF |
Starting price | 3'200 CHF |
Estimate | 4'000 CHF |