Islands off Attica, Aegina. Silver Stater (12.14 g), ca. 550-530/25 BC. 'Proto-tortoise' with thin collar. Reverse: Incuse square of 'proto-Union Jack' device. Meadows grp Ib; Milbank pl. I, 12; HGC 6, 427. Very Rare. Boldly struck in high relief. Some spots of horn silver on the edges. Lightly toned. Very Fine. Estimate Value $1,500 - 2,000
The Hanbery Collection.