Roma Numismatics Ltd
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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. 16.71g, 24mm, 4h.
Very Fine; fish A-Ω graffito on obv. cheek.
From the estate of a Genevois collector, via Chaponnière & Firmenich SA.
Intriguingly, it is possible that this coin may have been discovered by an early Christian who defaced the head of Athena by cutting a fish symbol together with an Alpha and Omega onto the cheek. Was the coin then lost again, only to be discovered centuries later?
Very Fine; fish A-Ω graffito on obv. cheek.
From the estate of a Genevois collector, via Chaponnière & Firmenich SA.
Intriguingly, it is possible that this coin may have been discovered by an early Christian who defaced the head of Athena by cutting a fish symbol together with an Alpha and Omega onto the cheek. Was the coin then lost again, only to be discovered centuries later?