Roma Numismatics Ltd
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Attica, Athens AR Tetradrachm. Circa 454-404 BC. Head of Athena right, wearing crested Attic helmet ornamented with three olive leaves above visor and spiral palmette on bowl, round earring with central boss and pearl necklace / AΘE, owl standing three-quarters right, head facing, olive sprig and crescent moon behind; all within incuse square. Starr Group IV; cf. Starr 125. 17.17g, 25mm, 10h.
Extremely Fine.
Ex Roma Numismatics Ltd., Auction II, 2 October 2011, lot 188;
Ex Noble Numismatics Pty Ltd., Auction 96, 5 April 2011, lot 5013 (hammer: AU$ 8,000).
A beautiful example of this rare transitional style, which feature the finest owls of the entire Athenian tetradrachm series. Here the emblematic bird is rendered with a remarkable degree of realism and proportionality, and lies within the typically deep incuse square that characterizes the issue: evidence of the great care and attention to detail with which these coins were struck.
Extremely Fine.
Ex Roma Numismatics Ltd., Auction II, 2 October 2011, lot 188;
Ex Noble Numismatics Pty Ltd., Auction 96, 5 April 2011, lot 5013 (hammer: AU$ 8,000).
A beautiful example of this rare transitional style, which feature the finest owls of the entire Athenian tetradrachm series. Here the emblematic bird is rendered with a remarkable degree of realism and proportionality, and lies within the typically deep incuse square that characterizes the issue: evidence of the great care and attention to detail with which these coins were struck.