Lot 2870
Sale 138 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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Description
Attica, Athens, (166-57 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.8 grams), issued 145-4 B.C., (Thompson date) but probably 115-4 B.C. (revised chronology), obv. head of Athena Parthenos to right, rev. owl standing to right, head facing, to left of owl Triptolemos in carriage pulled by snakes, below, A on amphora, all within wreath, (cf.S.2555, Thompson 672b [same obverse die], cf.SNG Fitz. 3218). Nearly extremely fine.
- Estimate
- $1,500
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $2,200