Lot 3414

Sale 101 · Important Australian & World Coins, Tokens, Medals & Banknotes

Description

Attica, Athens, (449-413 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.77 g), issued 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). Lightly toned, curious smile, cut on reverse, nearly very fine.

Estimate
$500
Result Status
Passed in

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