Lot 4287

Sale 116 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals, Tokens & Banknotes

Description

Attica, Athens, (449-413 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.77 g), 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). Toned, porous reverse, attractive portrait, good very fine/very fine.

Ex Noble Numismatics Sale 74 (lot 4484).

Estimate
$900
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$700

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