Lot 4191

Sale 127 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals

Description

Attica, Athens, (449-413 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.22 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, SNG Cop.33-40, Kroll 8, HGC 4, 1597). Attractive irridescent toning, nearly as struck.

Estimate
$1,500
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$2,400

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