LESBOS. Mytilene. EL Hekte (2.51 gms), ca. 377-326 B.C. NGC EF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5. HGC-6, 1014; Bodenstedt-88. Obverse: Wreathed head of Persephone right; Reverse: Bull butting left; all within linear square border within shallow incuse square. A beautiful specimen, this Hekte is struck well beyond that which is normally encountered, and the surfaces retain a nearly pristine character free of any problems. Some light wear upon the high elements of the design is noted, but rather subtle.
