IONIA. Ephesos. AR Tetradrachm (15.23 gms), ca. 360-350 B.C. Neilosthenes, magistrate. NGC Ch EF, Strike: 3/5 Surface: 5/5. SNG Cop-233; Pixodarus Hoard-p. 179, class F, obv. 87 (this coin cited). Obverse: Bee; Reverse: Forepart of stag right; palm tree to left, ΝΕΙΛΟΣΘΕ[ΝΗΣ] to right. Quite strongly struck and with an attractive gunmetal gray nature, this charming specimen offers a great representation of the bee iconic to the coinage of Ephesos. Ex: Triton X (1/2007) Lot # 291.<p>Ex: Berk BBS 88 (11/1995) Lot # 184.<p>Ex: Pixodaros Hoard (Coin Hoards IX, 421).