Numismatica Ars Classica
Auction 96 6 October 2016
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Greek Coins
Attica, Athens. Tetradrachm after 449 BC, AR 17.15 g.
Description
Head of Athena r. wearing crested Attic helmet. Rev. AΘΕ Owl standing r. with closed wings, head facing; olive sprig and crescent behind. All within incuse square.
References
Svoronos pl. 11, cf. 3
Starr pl. XXII
Condition
An absolutely spectacular coin struck on an exceptionally large flan. Good extremely fine
Provenance
Gorny & Mosch sale 211, 2013, 224