Roma Numismatics Ltd
Auction XVI 26 Sep 2018
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Attica, Athens AR Tetradrachm. Circa 454-404 BC. Head of Athena right, in crested Attic helmet ornamented with three olive leaves above visor and spiral palmette on bowl, wearing round earring with central boss / Owl standing to right with head facing, olive sprig and crescent behind, ΑΘΕ before; all within incuse square. Kroll 8; Dewing 1591-8; SNG Copenhagen 31. 17.14g, 23mm, 9h.
Good Extremely Fine.
A superb example with a perfectly struck head of Athena that shows the full crest of her helmet, a most uncommon feature. Rarely encountered this well struck, and truly exceptional.
From the collection of Patrick Mulcahy;
Ex Roma Numismatics VIII, 28 September 2014, lot 306;
Ex Q. David Bowers Collection, Stacks 2011 International Sale, 10 January 2011, lot 71.
Good Extremely Fine.
A superb example with a perfectly struck head of Athena that shows the full crest of her helmet, a most uncommon feature. Rarely encountered this well struck, and truly exceptional.
From the collection of Patrick Mulcahy;
Ex Roma Numismatics VIII, 28 September 2014, lot 306;
Ex Q. David Bowers Collection, Stacks 2011 International Sale, 10 January 2011, lot 71.