Numismatica Ars Classica
Auction 106 9-10 May 2018
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Attica, Athens. Didrachm circa 460, AR 8.48 g. Head of Athena r., wearing Attic helmet decorated with palmettes. Rev. ΑΘΕ Owl standing r. with closed wings, head facing; in upper l. field, olive sprig with berry. All within incuse square. Svoronos pl. 8, 10. Seltman A309/P388. Starr Group II C, 78 (these dies).
Very rare, fewer than 50 specimens known of which less than ten are in private hands.
A prestigious issue of lovely style with a delightful old cabinet tone,
two nicks on obverse, otherwise good very fine
Privately purchased from Harlan J. Berk in December 1989 at the NYICC. From the Harald Salvesen collection.
Very rare, fewer than 50 specimens known of which less than ten are in private hands.
A prestigious issue of lovely style with a delightful old cabinet tone,
two nicks on obverse, otherwise good very fine
Privately purchased from Harlan J. Berk in December 1989 at the NYICC. From the Harald Salvesen collection.