Greek Silver & Bronze Coins
Lot 5021 Session 16 (9.30am Friday) Greek Silver & Bronze Coins
Estimate $250
Bid at live.noble.com.au
SOLD $300
ATTICA, Athens, (168-32 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.46 grams), issued 153-2 B.C., (Thompson date) but probably 121-20 B.C. (revised chronology), obv. head of Athena Parthenos to right wearing triple-crested Athenian helmet, ornamented with Pegasus, within dotted border, rev. owl standing to right, head facing, in erect posture, on prostrate amphora, **D* on amphora, legend across **A QE, to left and right across KA/PAIX / EP**GOKLE* / **EYDH*, **SF* below, prow at right below, all within wreath, (cf.S.2555, Thompson 531b). Lightly toned, very fine and rare.
With old collector's description from the University Club, Sydney.
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