LESBOS. Mytilene. Fourree Hekte (2.11 gms), ca. 412-378 B.C., or somewhat thereafter. NGC F, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 2/5. Scratches.

cf. HGC-6, 1003 (for prototype); cf. Bodenstedt-77 (same). Obverse: Head of Io right, wearing tainia; Reverse: Wreathed head of Dionysos right in linear square within incuse square. The practice of passing counterfeits is not a new one, and this example of an ancient fourree proves that, with someone cleverly attempting to pass off this plated base metal example as a legitimate electrum type. The design, though slightly cruder than the original, matches quite faithfully the original types imitated, and the plating is still strong today without any core showing through.

Estimate: $200.00 - $400.00