GREEK COINS
Attica
Athens. 138/7 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 32mm, 16.86 g 12), New style, Glau... and Eche... Head of Athena Parthenos to right, wearing triple-crested Attic helmet adorned with Pegasos. Rev. Α-ΘΕ /ΓΛ/ΑΥ - ΕΧΕ Owl standing facing on amphora; to right, draped and radiate facing bust of Helios; on amphora, Δ (= 4th month); to left of owl, ΚΓ (= contractor's initials); all within olive wreath. Thompson 288e (?). A bright and attractive piece. Extremely fine.
From a European collection, formed before 2005.