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.

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.