Sale: Nomos 3 & 4, Lot: 90. Estimate CHF4000. Closing Date: Monday, 9 May 2011. Sold For CHF5000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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ATTICA, Athens. Circa 455-449 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 16.85 g 11). Head of Athena to right, wearing crested Attic helmet adorned with three olive leaves and palmette, round earring and pearl necklace.
Rev. ΑΘΕ Owl standing right with head facing; to left, crescent and olive sprig; all within incuse square. Starr Group V.B. A well centered coin of very fine style. Rough surfaces,
otherwise, extremely fine.
From a European collection.