Nomos AG
Auction 20 10 Jul 2020
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Attica
Athens. Circa 460-455 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 24 mm, 17.23 g, 2 h). Head of Athena to right, wearing crested Attic helmet adorned with three olive leaves and palmette, round earring and pearl necklace. Rev. ΑΘΕ Owl standing right with head facing; to left, crescent and olive sprig; all within incuse square. Starr Group V. Svoronos pl. 10, 1 ff. Elegant, well-centered with a lovely reverse. Some areas of dark toning, minor defect on Athena's cheek, otherwise, nearly extremely fine.
Athens. Circa 460-455 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 24 mm, 17.23 g, 2 h). Head of Athena to right, wearing crested Attic helmet adorned with three olive leaves and palmette, round earring and pearl necklace. Rev. ΑΘΕ Owl standing right with head facing; to left, crescent and olive sprig; all within incuse square. Starr Group V. Svoronos pl. 10, 1 ff. Elegant, well-centered with a lovely reverse. Some areas of dark toning, minor defect on Athena's cheek, otherwise, nearly extremely fine.