Aigeai (BC 47-29 BC) AR Tetradrachm

ca 47-29 BC. AR Tetradrachm (14.16g). Dated year 16 (31/0 BC). Turreted and veiled bust of Tyche right / Athena standing left, holding Nike and resting hand on shield; spear to right and club to left, IC in exergue, all within wreath. Toned VF, some minor reverse encrustation. Very rare.

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City/Mint name:	Aigeai
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Keywords:	silver / hellenistic
References:	Houghton & Bendall pg. 73, A3/P5 = SNG Levante 1655 = Bloesch 111 (this coin); cf. SNG France 2280; SNG von Aulock -
Valuation:	CNG Auc. 66 (5/2004), lot 525 ($600 + comm)
Photo courtesy of:	Classical Numismatic Group - www.cngcoins.com
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Date added:	Feb 15, 2005
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