ISLANDS off ATTICA, Aegina. Circa 550-530/25 BC. AR Stater (19.5mm, 12.09 g).

Triton XXIII – Session One – Greek Coinage Part I
Lot: 268. Estimated: $ 2 000

Greek, Silver

Sold For $ 8 000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Go to Live

ISLANDS off ATTICA, Aegina. Circa 550-530/25 BC. AR Stater (19.5mm, 12.09 g). “Proto-tortoise” with shell divided into thirteen segments / Deep incuse square of “Union Jack” pattern. Holloway, Archaic, Group C, dies 7/– (unlisted rev. die); Meadows, Aegina, Group Ib; Milbank pl. I, 6; HGC 6, –; Boston MFA 1280 (Kydonia). Attractive old cabinet tone. VF. Well centered on a broad flan. Choice for issue.

From the Matthew Curtis Collection.


The final winners of all Triton XXIII lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 14-15 January 2020. Triton XXIII – Session One – Greek Coinage Part I will be held Tuesday morning, 14 January 2020 beginning at 9:00 AM ET.

Winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and in person at the public auction, 22.50% for all others.