ISLANDS off ATTICA, Aegina. Circa 480-457 BC. AR Hemistater – Drachm (16mm, 6.09 g, 6h).

Triton XXIII – Session One – Greek Coinage Part I
Lot: 270. Estimated: $ 5 000

Greek, Silver

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

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ISLANDS off ATTICA, Aegina. Circa 480-457 BC. AR Hemistater – Drachm (16mm, 6.09 g, 6h). Sea turtle, head in profile, with ‘T-back’ design on shell / Large square incuse with skew pattern. Meadows, Aegina, Group IIIa; Milbank Period III; HGC 6, 442; SNG Copenhagen 508; SNG Delepierre 1527; Boston MFA –; Dewing –; Rosen 220. Deeply toned, some find patina, a few light cleaning marks. EF. Rare, and exceptional 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.