Numismatica Ars Classica
Auction 124 23 Jun 2021
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Attica, Athens.
Obol circa 450, AR 0.68 g. Head of Athena r., wearing crested Attic helmet with three olive leaves over visor and spiral palmette on bowl. Rev. ΑΘΕ Owl, with closed wings, standing r. with head facing; in upper l. field, olive twig with two leaves and one berry; all within incuse square. SNG Copenhagen 54. Boston, MFA 1072. Svoronos pl. IX, 36.
In exceptional condition for the issue. Lovely old cabinet tone and extremely fine
From the Harald Salvensen collection.
Obol circa 450, AR 0.68 g. Head of Athena r., wearing crested Attic helmet with three olive leaves over visor and spiral palmette on bowl. Rev. ΑΘΕ Owl, with closed wings, standing r. with head facing; in upper l. field, olive twig with two leaves and one berry; all within incuse square. SNG Copenhagen 54. Boston, MFA 1072. Svoronos pl. IX, 36.
In exceptional condition for the issue. Lovely old cabinet tone and extremely fine
From the Harald Salvensen collection.