Stater. Greek Coins. Attica Islands. Aegina. 350-338 BC. Land tortoise with segmented shell. A-IΓ Incuse square divided by skew-pattern into five compartments; in lower left section, dolphin upward. <br><br>Interesting and iconic specimen, struck in high relief, with the extraordinary depth of the tortoise design actually exceeding the thickness of the coin's edge, highlighting the remarkable quality of its execution. Slight porosity on the reverse. <br><br>Nevertheless, a highly representative example of ancient Greek coinage and a particularly desirable addition to any specialized collection. Choice VF. Almost VF. Sng Cop. 523 var.. Hgc. 6/439. Bmc. 187. Ag. 10,57.

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Attica Islands. Aegina. Stater. 350-338 BC. (Sng Cop-523 var.). (Hgc-6/439). (Bmc-187). Anv.: Land tortoise with segmented shell. Rev.: A-IΓ Incuse square divided by skew-pattern into five compartments; in lower left section, dolphin upward. Ag. 10,57 g.

Interesting and iconic specimen, struck in high relief, with the extraordinary depth of the tortoise design actually exceeding the thickness of the coin's edge, highlighting the remarkable quality of its execution. Slight porosity on the reverse.

Nevertheless, a highly representative example of ancient Greek coinage and a particularly desirable addition to any specialized collection. Choice VF/Almost VF. Est...1000,00.

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Lot 1004 | Greek Coins

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