LESBOS. Mytilene. Circa 521-478 BC. Hekte (Electrum, 8 mm, 2.57 g), circa 500. Forepart of a winged boar flying to right, with one wing above and the other below his body. Rev. Lion’s head with open jaws to right, all incuse; behind, irregular incuse rectangle. Bodenstedt 15 a5/ε. Attractive and well struck. Die faults on reverse, otherwise, extremely fine.
Price realized | 2'000 CHF |
Starting price | 1'200 CHF |
Estimate | 1'500 CHF |