ATTICA. Athens. AR Tetradrachm (16.74 gms), Glau- and Euche-, magistrates, 138/7 B.C. NGC Ch VF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 2/5. Light Scratches.
HGC-4, 1602; Thompson-294a. New Style coinage. Obverse: Helmeted head of Athena right; Reverse: Owl, with head facing, standing right on overturned amphora; to right, radiate head of Sol facing; Z on amphora, HP below; all within wreath. Exhibiting a handsome character, this specimen features full details that have not been worn too heavily in spite of some light scratches and surface granularity.
From the Mark and Lottie Salton Collection.
Estimate: $600 - $900