Lot 4290

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

Description

Attica, Athens, (449-413 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.75 g), 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). Toned, porous surface, some hoard patination, otherwise good very fine.

Ex Dr. V.J.A. Flynn Collection and previously from Noble Numismatics Sale 107 (lot 3290).

Estimate
$500
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$500

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