Gemini, LLC
Auction 14 18-19 Apr 2018
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Attica, Athens. AE 20-22.
c. 264-7 AD. AE 20-22, 6.46g (3h). Obv: Helmeted bust of Athena left holding spear and shield, the shield ornamented with facing Medusa head. Rx: AΘHN - A - [IΩN] Athena advancing right, looking back, extending right arm behind her and holding shield and spear with left. Kroll 312. Ex Philip T. Ashton Collection. Purchased from Pegasi, August 2005. Bronze coins of Athens are far rarer than the tetradrachms, especially in such fine quality. EF.
c. 264-7 AD. AE 20-22, 6.46g (3h). Obv: Helmeted bust of Athena left holding spear and shield, the shield ornamented with facing Medusa head. Rx: AΘHN - A - [IΩN] Athena advancing right, looking back, extending right arm behind her and holding shield and spear with left. Kroll 312. Ex Philip T. Ashton Collection. Purchased from Pegasi, August 2005. Bronze coins of Athens are far rarer than the tetradrachms, especially in such fine quality. EF.