Greek, Classical – Lesbos, Mytilene (ca. 377-326 BC) Electrum Hecte – Facing Athena/Hermes

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Greek, Classical – Lesbos, Mytilene (ca. 377-326 BC) Electrum Hecte – Facing Athena/Hermes

$1,850

Greek. Aegean Islands. Late Classical Period. Island of Lesbos, Mytilene EL (Electrum = gold and silver alloy) hecte. Struck ca. 377-326 BC. Choice VF; an attractive portrait of Athena in fine Classical style, and a refined visage of Hermes. Lightly toned. Quite pleasing in hand.

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Description

Design: Head of Athena facing, wearing triple-crested helmet / Head of Hermes right, wearing causia

Reference: Bodenstedt 86. HGC 6, 1012.

Dimensions: 11 mm / 2.54 gm

Provenance: Ex Athena GmbH (Munich), private sale, 12 October 2005.

Condition: Choice VF; marks. A fine artistically sophisticated type.

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Greek, Classical – Lesbos, Mytilene (ca. 377-326 BC) Electrum Hecte – Facing Athena/Hermes

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