Lot 3279
Sale 90 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes
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Description
Attica, Athens, (449-413 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.19 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, SNG Cop.33-40, Kraay ACGC 199, Sv.Pl.14, 1-30). Struck with a rusty reverse die, otherwise extremely fine.
- Estimate
- $1,000
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $750