Aegina. c. 510-485 BC. Silver Stater (12.10 g.). Sea-turtle. Reverse: "Union Jack" incuse. Cf. Asyut 429; Dewing 1655. The smooth shell tortoise is unusually well centered. Very Good to Fine. Estimated Value $300 - UP
A pleasing example exhibiting honest wear representing the earliest trade coin of the world.
Ex Goldberg's Sale 65, #4067.
Price realized | 550 USD |
Starting price | 150 USD |
Estimate | 300 USD |