The Prospero Collection of Ancient Greek Coins. LESBOS. Uncertain Mint in Asia Minor (c.600-500 B.C.), Electrum Stater, 13.40g. Tortoise. Rev. Two incuse rectangles, one slightly smaller than the other, with irregular surfaces (Rosen 247). Thick flan, very fine, incredibly rare, one of only a few known examples. Purchased from Athena, Munich, 27 September 1988 US$ 30,000
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