Lot 5257

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

Description

Attica, Athens, (449-413 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.91 grams), issue c.420 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). Fine, with two test cuts on the reverse.

Ex Downie's, Sydney.

Estimate
$140
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$200

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