IONIA. Miletos. Mid 5th century BC. Hemidrachm (Silver, 11 mm, 2.03 g). Lion at bay to right, his tail twisted up over his back. Rev. Stellate pattern of four points and four acanthus leaves around a central point; all within a shallow incuse square. BMC 12. Rosen 585. SNG Copenhagen 956. SNG von Aulock 2086. Traité II, 2, 1752 and pl CXLIX, 1. Rare. Toned and attractive. Slightly rough, otherwise, good very fine.

From the "Collection sans Pareille" of Ancient Greek Fractions, ex Triton XV, 4 January 2012, 1220.