Triton XIV, Lot: 248. Estimate $750. Sold for $1600. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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ISLANDS off ATTICA, Aegina. Circa 535/0-525/0 BC. AR Stater (22mm, 12.20 g). Sea turtle of compact style with heavy collar and pellets down center of shell / Incuse square of disorganized “Union Jack” pattern. Asyut group I; Selinus Hoard 46-8 (same obv. die); SNG Copenhagen -; Traité I 1013; SNG Delepierre 1553 (same dies). VF, toned, some die wear. Attractive early issue.
From the N.T. Collection.