Aegina, Aegina. Stater, circa 550-500, AR 12.14 g. Sea-turtle seen from above, with thin collar and dots running down its back. Rev. Incuse square divided into eight triangles, some of which are filled. Traité II/1, 1012, pl. XXIX, 7. SNG Delepierre 1501–1503. R. Milbank, ANSNNM 24, 1925, pl. 1, 2. Selinus Hoard 46–51. M.M. Bendenoun, Coins of the Ancient World, A Portrait of the JDL Collection, 20 (this coin).
Very rare and in unusually fine condition for this difficult issue.
Struck in high relief, old cabinet tone and extremely fine
Ex Emile Bourgey, June 1959, lot 353; Alain Weil October 2004, 92; NAC-Tradart 74, 2013, JDL part I, 288 and NAC 100, 2017, 135 sales. From the Chandon de Briailles collection.
Price realized | 14'000 CHF |
Starting price | 4'000 CHF |
Estimate | 5'000 CHF |