Lot 2251

Sale 140 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals

Description

Attica, Athens, (449-413 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.15 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, extremely fine, scarce in this condition.

Ex Anthony (Tony) Taylor Collection.

Noble Numismatics Sale 111, lot 4514. Previously The Decades Collection.

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