Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
January 2022 NYINC Auction 14-16 Jan 2022
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ATTICA. Athens. AR Tetradrachm (16.64 gms), Antiochos, Karaichos, and Skymnos, magistrates, ca. 131/0 A.D. NGC Ch AU, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 2/5.
HGC-4, 1602; cf. Thompson-397k. New Style coinage. Obverse: Helmeted head of Athena right; Reverse: Owl, with head facing, standing right on overturned amphora; to right, elephant standing right; E on amphora, ME below; all within wreath. This extremely charming new style Athenian production still glows with mint luster and wispy golden tone. Despite some porosity and granularity on the reverse, there is very little evidence of handling on the surfaces.
Estimate: $1000 - $2000
HGC-4, 1602; cf. Thompson-397k. New Style coinage. Obverse: Helmeted head of Athena right; Reverse: Owl, with head facing, standing right on overturned amphora; to right, elephant standing right; E on amphora, ME below; all within wreath. This extremely charming new style Athenian production still glows with mint luster and wispy golden tone. Despite some porosity and granularity on the reverse, there is very little evidence of handling on the surfaces.
Estimate: $1000 - $2000