Bruun Rasmussen
Auction 881 6 Nov 2018
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Coins - Ancient coins - Greece - Illyria and Central Greece
Attica, Athens, Tetradrachm, c. 430 - 420 BC, SNG München 53; Svoronos pl. 15, 37, 17.18 g - exceptionally well-struck and nicely toned example of one of the most iconic of all issues of the classical period, still preserving a mysterious Archaic smile on the lips of Athena. This very rare variation bears two clearly visible centering marks on the reverse - one on the forehead of the owl and one bottom right of the A, thereby giving an important insight into the making of this remarkable form of miniature art.
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Attica, Athens, Tetradrachm, c. 430 - 420 BC, SNG München 53; Svoronos pl. 15, 37, 17.18 g - exceptionally well-struck and nicely toned example of one of the most iconic of all issues of the classical period, still preserving a mysterious Archaic smile on the lips of Athena. This very rare variation bears two clearly visible centering marks on the reverse - one on the forehead of the owl and one bottom right of the A, thereby giving an important insight into the making of this remarkable form of miniature art.
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