Numismatica Ars Classica
Auction 96 6 October 2016
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Greek Coins
Attica, Athens. Tetradrachm circa 500/490-485/0 BC, AR 16.15 g.
Description
Head of Athena r. wearing crested Attic helmet. Rev. AΘΕ Owl standing r. with closed wings, head facing; olive sprig behind. All within incuse square.
References
Svoronos pl. 4
Seltman group M
SNG Copenhagen 19
Asyut group IVf, 343
Condition
Very rare. Old cabinet tone and good very fine
Provenance
Glendining's sale 18 April 1955, Property of Nobleman (Count de Laval), 379
CNG sale 91, 2012, 186