Aigeai (BC 47-29) AR Tetradrachm

ca 47-29 BC. AR Tetradrachm (14.71g). Dated CY 18 (29/8 BC). Turreted and veiled bust of Tyche right / Athena standing left, holding Nike and resting hand on shield; spear to right, DI and club to left, IH (date) in exergue, monogram to lower right; all within wreath. Good VF, lightly toned. Rare.

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Filename:	670799.jpg
City/Mint name:	Aigeai
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Keywords:	silver / hellenistic
References:	Arnold-Biucchi, "Un Tresor de Tetradrachmes Hellenistiques d'Aigeia en Cilicie," Travaux Le Rider, 162 (D4/R19); cf. Houghton & Bendall pg. 73, A3; cf. SNG Levante 1656 (same obv die; year 17); cf. SNG France 2280 (same obv die; year 17)
Valuation:	CNG Auc. 67 (9/2004), lot 799 ($575 + comm)
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Date added:	Feb 15, 2005
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