ATTICA, Athens, (166-57 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.56 g), issued 124-123 B.C., by Mikion, Eurykleides and Para.. magistrates, obv. head of Athena Parthenos to right wearing triple-crested Athenian helmet, ornamented with Pegasus, within dotted border, rev. owl standing to right, head facing, in erect posture, on prostrate amphora, uncertain letter (Z?) on amphora and below **SF*, legend across **A QE*, to left **MIK-IWN/EYP-YKLE/PA/RA*, to right the Dioscuri standing holding sceptre and patera, all within wreath, (cf.S.2555, Thompson 484d-f, cf.SNG Cop 271). Toned, fine and rare.
Ex Dr V.J.A. Flynn Collection and Spink Auction Sale 7023, 27 September 2007 (lot 65 part), with their ticket.