| Heritage World Coin Auctions > NYINC Signature Sale 3113 | Auction date: 8 January 2024 |
| Lot number: 30046 Price realized: 3,800 USD (Approx. 3,464 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on  |
| Lot description: Ancients IONIA. Erythrae(?). Ca. 600-550 BC. EL 1/12 stater or hemihecte (9mm, 1.35 gm). NGC Choice AU 5/5 - 4/5. Rosette of twelve leaves around a central pellet / Deeply incuse quadripartite square punch, the partially filled quadrants separated by sharply pronounced cross ridge. Apparently unpublished. Cf. SNG von Aulock 7786 (trite). Cf. Rosen Collection 272 for same type of rosette (AR diobol). Perfectly centered and a strong strike from fresh dies render crisp details throughout. From the Wetmore Collection of Gold and Electrum. Ex Numismatica Ars Classica, Auction 126 (17 November 2021), lot 226; Numismatik Lanz, Auction 151 (30 June 2011), lot 461. Often overshadowed by more famed contemporaries such as Ephesus, Erythrae stands as a testament to the region's rich tapestry of cultural and historical influences. Its storied past saw it evolve from humble origins into an important Ionian federation member during the Classical period. This thriving seaport was famous for its school of divination dedicated to Apollo, attracting many eager to consult its famed oracles. Moreover, traces of a compelling blend of Hellenistic, Roman, and Byzantine architectural styles are scattered across its landscape, mirrored in the ruins of its theatre, basilica, and fortifications. https://coins.ha.com/itm/ancients/greek/ancients-ionia-erythrae-ca-600-550-bc-el-1-12-stater-or-hemihecte-9mm-135-gm-ngc-choice-au-5-5-4-5/a/3113-30046.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchives-WorldCoins-3113-01082024 HID02906262019 © 2023 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved Estimate: 3000-5000 USD |  |
