Ionia, Miletos

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  1. Collecting Nut

    Collecting Nut Borderline Hoarder

    Hope I got this correct. I really liked this coin as soon as I saw it. Sorry about the slightly blurry photos.
    Late 6th, Early 5th Century BC
    AR 1/12th Stater
    Obv.: Forepart of a lion right, head turned left.
    Rev.: Stellate design within square incuse.

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  3. Bing

    Bing Illegitimi non carborundum Supporter

    I had one of these I sold about 7 years ago. I must have deleted the image as I can't find it, but this is what I had it identified as:
    IONIA, MILETUS
    AR Diobol, 1/12 Stater
    OBVERSE: Forepart of lion left
    REVERSE: Floral star pattern in incuse square
    Struck at Miletos, 510-494 BC
    1g; 7.5mm
    SNG Cop. 952
    ex Saint Paul Antiques, LTD
     

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