897/​402

Lesbos, Mytilene, El-Hekte, c. 412–378 BC, Bodenstedt 63, SNG Copenhagen 303, 2.50 g.

This elusive and highly interesting type showing a man-headed sphinx is made from electrum - a naturally occuring alloy of gold and silver.

Ex. BR 835/5194 (Nov. 2012).

Quality

VF

Auction

Coin & medals, 2 November 2020

Category
Estimate

5,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

5,500 DKK  

10 bids

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