Ionia, Hekte, ca. 387-326 BC
Phocaea - Electrum - NGC - XF 4/5 4/5 - Bodenstedt:102
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Laureate female head left, hair in saccos; seal right below.
Irregular quadripartite incuse square.
Graded NGC XF Strike 4/5, Surface : 4/5.
2.54 gr
An “EF(40-45)” quality
As in numismatics it is important that the state of conservation of an item be carefully evaluated before it is offered to a discerning collector with a keen eye.
This initially obscure acronym comprising two words describing the state of conservation is explained clearly here:
Extremely Fine
This means – more prosaically – that the coin has circulated well from hand to hand and pocket to pocket but the impact on its wear remains limited: the coins retains much of its mint luster, sharp detailing and little sign of being circulated. Closer examination with the naked eye reveals minor scratches or nicks.