Lot 3253

Sale 81 · Important Australian, New Zealand & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes

Description

Attica, Athens, (449-413 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.518 grams), issue c.430 B.C., obv. head of Athena to right wearing ivy crested helmet, eye in profile, rev. owl standing to right, head facing, in erect posture, olive twig and crescent behind, to right, **AQE, all in incuse square, (S.2526, BMC 62, cf.Starr Pl.XXII). Lightly toned, gash across owl's body, porous reverse, well centred obverse, otherwise very fine/ good fine.

Estimate
$900
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$0

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