Lot 1782

Sale 69 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes

Description

Attica, Athens, but an Egyptian contemporary copy, (c.449-413 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.202 grams), obv. head of Athena to right wearing ivy crested helmet, eye facing, rev. owl standing to right, head facing, in erect posture, olive twig and cresent behind, to right, **AQE, all in incuse square, (S.2526, cf.BMC 62, cf.SNG Cop 31). Toned, nearly extremely fine, and rare.

Estimate
$1,200
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$850