ATTICA. Athens. Circa 165-42 BC. Drachm (Silver, 17 mm, 3.83 g, 12 h), Themisto..., Theopompos and The..., magistrates, 117/6. Head of Athena Parthenos to right, wearing triple-crested Attic helmet adorned with Pegasos and long tendril on the bowl, and with the foreparts of four horses above the visor. Rev. A-ΘE / ΘΕΜ-ΙΣΤΟ / ΘΕΟ/ΠΟΜ/ΠΟΣ / ΘΕ Owl standing facing on amphora; to right, trophy on prow right; on amphora, E; all within laurel wreath. Thompson 610b. Very rare. Somewhat rough and with minor marks and scratches, otherwise, fine.
From a European collection, formed before 2005.