Lot 332
LESBOS, Mytilene. Circa 521-478 BC. EL Hekte – Sixth Stater (10.5mm, 2.55 g, 5h).
Sold
$2,500
Est.
$750
Starting Bid: $450
Live Auction
Triton XXIII – Session Two – Greek Coinage Part II through Roman Imperial Coinage Part I
Live bidding began Jan 14, 2020 at 2:00 PM EST
Category
Description
LESBOS, Mytilene. Circa 521-478 BC. EL Hekte – Sixth Stater (10.5mm, 2.55 g, 5h). Forepart of winged boar right / Incuse head of roaring lion right; rectangular punch to left. Bodenstedt Em. 15; HGC 6, 940; SNG von Aulock 7717; Boston MFA 1676; BMC 1–3. Toned. Near EF. Well centered and attractive.

From the Weise Collection. Ex Hess-Divo 307 (7 June 2007), lot 1216; Auctiones AG 13 (23 June 1983), lot 270; Athos D. Moretti Collection.


The final winners of all Triton XXIII lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 14-15 January 2020. Triton XXIII – Session Two – Greek Coinage Part II through Roman Imperial Coinage Part I will be held Tuesday afternoon, 14 January 2020 beginning at 2:00 PM ET.

Winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and in person at the public auction, 22.50% for all others.