Lot 2265

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

Description

Attica, Athens, (130-90 B.C.), AE 14, quarter obol, (3.160 grams), obv. head of Athena to right, wearing Athenian helmet, rev. two owls seated facing on thunderbolt, A **QE in exergue, all within olive wreath, (S.-, Sv.Pl.24, 63-68; Athenian Agora 99 [p.75, Pl.9-10, 635 examples found], SNG Cop. 93). Attractive dark patina, fine - very fine.

Ex Important overseas private collection, and found in Thessaly during 1964, with ticket.

Estimate
$80
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$70