Stack's Bowers Galleries

January NYINC 2022 Auction  –  15 - 17 January 2022

Stack's Bowers Galleries, January NYINC 2022 Auction

Live Sessions: Ancient & World Coins, World Paper Money

Part A: Sa, 15.01.2022, from 12:30 AM CET
Part B: Sa, 15.01.2022, from 3:30 PM CET
Part C: Su, 16.01.2022, from 12:30 AM CET
Part D: Su, 16.01.2022, from 12:30 AM CET
Part E: Su, 16.01.2022, from 9:30 PM CET
Part F: Mo, 17.01.2022, from 6:00 PM CET
The auction is closed.

Description

LESBOS. Mytilene. EL Hekte (2.59 gms), ca. 521-478 B.C. NGC AU, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5.

HGC-6, 937; Bodenstedt-12.15 (this coin cited). Obverse: Head of roaring lion right; Reverse: Incuse head of calf left; rectangular punch to right. Very well centered and struck, this alluring example presents a golden-orange tone and hints of brilliance throughout.

From the Mark and Lottie Salton Collection. Ex: Hermitage Museum Collection (Schlessinger 13 - 2/1935) Lot # 1225.

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Price realized 3'600 USD
Starting price 480 USD
The auction is closed.
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