ATTICA, Athens. Circa 500/490-485/0 BC. AR Tetradrachm (22mm, 16.60 g, 3h).

Triton XXIII – Session One – Greek Coinage Part I
Lot: 254. Estimated: $ 5 000

Greek, Silver

Sold For $ 3 250. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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ATTICA, Athens. Circa 500/490-485/0 BC. AR Tetradrachm (22mm, 16.60 g, 3h). Head of Athena right, wearing crested Attic helmet decorated with small spiral on the bowl, and round earring / Owl standing right, head facing; olive sprig to left, AΘ[E] to right; all within incuse square. Seltman Group M, 374 var. (A244/P– [unlisted rev. die]); Svoronos, Monnaies, pl. 4, 36 (same obv. die); Asyut Group IVc; HGC 4, 1590. Lightly toned, die break on obverse. Good VF. Lovely archaic style.


The final winners of all Triton XXIII lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 14-15 January 2020. Triton XXIII – Session One – Greek Coinage Part I will be held Tuesday morning, 14 January 2020 beginning at 9:00 AM ET.

Winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and in person at the public auction, 22.50% for all others.