★ Expressive Archaic Hekte from Erythrai ★

IONIA. Erythrai. EL Hekte (2.58 gms), ca. 550-500 B.C. NGC Ch AU★, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 5/5.
SNG Kayhan-737-8; SNG von Aulock-1942. Obverse: Head of Herakles left, wearing lion skin; Reverse: Quadripartite incuse square. An exceedingly well centered and boldly struck example, offering incredible eye appeal. Every facet of the obverse has been skillfully rendered, yielding an impressive, lifelike nature. Highly lustrous and brilliant, with very little actual wear being evident.
Estimate: $1200.00- $1500.00