ATTICA, Athens. Circa 165-42 BC. AR Tetradrachm (37mm, 16.92 g, 12h). New Style coinage. Hera–, Aristoph–, and Epistr–, magistrates. Struck 136/5 BC.Electronic Auction 470 Greek, Silver Sold For $ 2 750. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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ATTICA, Athens. Circa 165-42 BC. AR Tetradrachm (37mm, 16.92 g, 12h). New Style coinage. Hera–, Aristoph–, and Epistr–, magistrates. Struck 136/5 BC. Helmeted head of Athena Parthenos right / Owl standing right, head facing, on amphora; magistrates’ names in fields; to left, club draped with lion’s skin; Λ on amphora, ΓΛ below; all within wreath. Thompson 339c (same obv. die); HGC 4, 1602. EF. A sharp and beautiful strike. |