Nomos AG
Auction 22 22 Jun 2021
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Athens. Circa 455-449 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 25.5 mm, 16.81 g, 10 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.A 166c (same reverse die). Svoronos pl. 10, 1 ff. A most attractive and well-struck example in high relief, beautifully toned. Extremely fine.
Selections from an Important American Collection. Ex Harlan J. Berk Buy or Bid Sale 191, 29 July 2014, 58 ($9000) and Sale 187, 17 October 2013, 73.
Athens. Circa 455-449 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 25.5 mm, 16.81 g, 10 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.A 166c (same reverse die). Svoronos pl. 10, 1 ff. A most attractive and well-struck example in high relief, beautifully toned. Extremely fine.
Selections from an Important American Collection. Ex Harlan J. Berk Buy or Bid Sale 191, 29 July 2014, 58 ($9000) and Sale 187, 17 October 2013, 73.