Roma Numismatics Ltd
Auction XIX 26-27 Mar 2020
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Attica, Athens AR Tetradrachm. Circa 450-445 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 / Owl standing to right with head facing, olive sprig and crescent behind, ΑΘΕ before; all within incuse square. Cf. Starr Group V; cf. Svoronos pl. 12, 8. 17.19g, 25mm, 7h.
Near Mint State.
Acquired from Nomos AG.
The style of this beautifully engraved owl is curious stylistically: the long straight tail is a feature of the 440s and later, whilst the head and body is typical of the earlier style of the 460s-50s as described in Chester Starr's Group V.
Near Mint State.
Acquired from Nomos AG.
The style of this beautifully engraved owl is curious stylistically: the long straight tail is a feature of the 440s and later, whilst the head and body is typical of the earlier style of the 460s-50s as described in Chester Starr's Group V.