031: Aegina. Aegina, c. 380-360 BC. AR Stater (12.01 g - 
US $10,000.00
May-26-08
Seller:i-lgoldbergcoinsandcollectibles

 Aegina. Aegina, c. 380-360 BC. AR Stater (12.01 g). Top view 
 of tortoise with segmented shell. Reverse: Large "refined" 
 skew pattern incuse with five segments. Pozzi 3666; cf. Dewing 
 1686; cf. SNG Cop. Suppl. 264; SNG Delepierre 1545 ff. The 
 tortoise of remarkable high relief, sharply struck, and 
 perfectly centered on a flan of extraordinary size. Toned, 
 with residual luster of lighter color. Rare in this quality. 
 NGC graded Choice About Uncirculated. 
 Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000. 

 Our item number 115685

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