Derived from late Archaic Aeginetan coinage
Lot 882
KYRENAICA. Kyrene. Circa 490-475 BC. Hemiobol (Silver, 7 mm, 0.39 g), Attic standard. Silphion fruit; above, pellet. Rev. Sea turtle within incuse square. BMC -. Boston MFA -. Buttrey -. Leu Web Auction 34 (2025), 1089 var. (Asiatic standard). Obolos 34 (2024), 545. SNG Copenhagen -. Extremely rare and with a very unusual reverse type. Slightly porous and with light deposits, otherwise, nearly very fine.


The charming turtle on this hemiobol clearly derives from late Archaic Aeginetan coinage.
Starting price:
75 CHF
Current bid:
75 CHF
Bid increment:
5 CHF
Minimum bid:
80 CHF
Number of bids:
1 Bid
Time left:
Closing time: 14-Mar-26, 19:20:30 CET
All winning bids are subject to a 22.5% buyer's fee.
Info When delivered in Switzerland, this item is subjected to margin taxation in accordance with Art. 24a MWSTG (Swiss VAT Act), provided that the buyer is not registered for VAT.

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