Lot 2869
Sale 138 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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Description
Attica, Athens, (393-300 B.C., but c.360-300 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.05 g), 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*, (S.2537, cf.Kroll 15, BMC 144, Kraay (Coins of Ancient Athens) Pl. IV, 5, SNG Cop. 63). Nice bright patination, good very fine, test cuts on obverse and reverse scarce.
Ex Glendining's London, auction Sale December 14, 1989 (lot 505) with original Glendining packet.
- Estimate
- $500
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $480