The Prospero Collection of Ancient Greek Coins. LESBOS. Uncertain Mint in Asia Minor (c.550 B.C.), Silver Stater, 10.45g. Head (male?) facing to right, with long hair flowing down neck. Rev. Two incuse squares, one considerably larger than the other (cf. BMC Caria, Cnidus 1; cf. Babelon, Traité pl. XVIII, 9; cf. Cahn, Knidos, pl. 19, 1 (all with a head to left); cf. Rosen 537 (Aiolis) for a similar reverse). Toned, very fine, apparently unpublished and a coin of great fascination. US$ 6,000
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