IONIA. Teos. AR Stater (12.02 gms), ca. 465-440 B.C. NGC Ch AU★, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5. Balcer-Unpublished, though cf. P115 for rev. die. Obverse: Griffin seated right, raising forepaw; to right, forepart of lion right; Reverse: Quadripartite incuse square. Boldly struck and charmingly preserved, this elegant survivor presents great detail and very little evidence of handling, all while offering some hints of brilliance throughout. A <strong>VERY RARE</strong> obverse die that is unpublished in Balcer. Ex: Classical Numismatic Group 57 (4/2001) Lot # 499.
