Lot 2264

Sale 64 · Important Australian Coins & Banknotes, Ancient, World Coins & War Medals, The W.J.Noble Collection of Communion Tokens

Description

Attica, Athens, (130-110 B.C.), AE 17, hemiobol, (4.158 grams), obv. head of Athena to right, wearing Corinthian helmet, rev. Zeus naked to right hurling thunderbolt, A **QE across, pileus of the Dioskouroi to left and right, (S.-, Sv.Pl.81, 33-39; Athenian Agora 94 [p.73, Pl.9, 69 examples found], SNG Cop. 299). Attractive dark patina, very fine, scarce.

Ex Important overseas private collection, and from Classical Numismatic Group Sale 51, September 15, 1999 (lot 321 part and this coin illustrated).

Estimate
$160
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$120