Among the earliest coins ever produced, the tiny electrum fractions of ancient Ionia stand at the very dawn of money itself. This 1/24 Stater was struck around 600-550 BC at an uncertain mint in Ionia, the prosperous Greek coastal region of western Anatolia. These miniature pieces circulated during the formative era when coinage was first spreading across the ancient world.

The obverse displays a bold lion paw device, a motif closely associated with Lydian and Ionian civic authority during this period. Despite the coin's diminutive size, the paw is well-defined with clear pad detail rising in relief. The reverse bears a characteristic incuse punch, typical of the earliest striking techniques used by Ionian moneyers.

NGC grades this coin Extremely Fine with Strike 4 and Surface 4. The electrum surfaces retain a warm, natural golden tone consistent with the natural gold-silver alloy used in early Ionian coinage. These fractional pieces are genuinely rare survivors of the very beginning of coinage history. For those seeking a certified, authentic example of the world's earliest monetary tradition, this coin offers remarkable historical depth in a remarkably small package. The coin pictured is the exact coin you will receive.

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