Lot 5256

Sale 95 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes, The Robb Family Collection

Description

Attica, Athens, (449-413 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.07 grams), issue c.420 B.C., obv. head of Athena to right wearing ivy crested helmet, facing eye, 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, cf.Svoronos Pl.16, 22, SNG Cop.33-40). Reverse test cut across head of owl, otherwise very fine or better.

Estimate
$400
Result Status
Passed in

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