Lot 150 - Auction Gemini XII

UNIQUE IONIA, MILESIAN STANDARD ...
UNIQUE IONIA, MILESIAN STANDARD ...
UNIQUE IONIA, MILESIAN STANDARD ELECTRUM STATER. Uncertain mint in Ionia. - c. 600-550 BC. EL Stater (Milesian standard), 14.10g Obv: ... Read more
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UNIQUE IONIA, MILESIAN STANDARD ELECTRUM STATER.
Uncertain mint in Ionia. - c. 600-550 BC. EL Stater (Milesian standard), 14.10g Obv: Eagle with closed wings standing right within ornamental circle. Rx: Incuse square with irregular surface, partly stepped. Apparently unpublished and unique. Fine
Ex Fortuna Fine Arts & Vilmar Collectibles Ancient Coins FPL 2008, lot 34
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This unique and marvelous stater is a true mystery. Although struck on the Milesian standard, it cannot be linked to any series of early electrum known so far. The reverse punches show an agglutinated pattern that is somewhat reminiscent of late seventh and early sixth century coinages. The obverse type is difficult to interpret because substantial parts of it, above and to the left of the eagle in the center, were apparently struck off flan
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