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LOT 2940

Karia, Halikarnassos AR Hekte. Circa 500-495 BC.

Head of Ketos to right, with gaping mouth / Incuse geometric pattern with incuse circle at centre. Ashton & Konuk 22-31; HNO 214 (temporary); SNG von Aulock 2341-2; SNG Kayhan 813-5. Good Very Fine.(1.52gr, 12mm). [No Reserve]

Provenance

From an old UK collection;
From the collection of a London antiquarian.

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LOT 2940

Karia, Halikarnassos AR Hekte.

Sold for (Inc. bp): £65

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