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Auction 11 12 January 2014
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Attica. Athens. c. 460-454 BC. Tetradrachm, 17.17g (4h). Obv: Helmeted head of Athena right. Rx: ΑΘΕ Owl standing right, head facing forward with olive sprig and crescent behind. Starr Group IV, 130. This tetradrachm belongs to the far larger but extremely beautiful Starr Group IV. It is struck in high relief and has a beautiful archaic smile. Choice EF
This marvelous tetradrachm was struck during the early years of the Athenian general Perikles' career, shortly before the Athenians took possession of the Delian League's cash box in 454. Afterwards the output of the Athenian mint was to increase quickly, soon developing standardized features and less individual styles
This marvelous tetradrachm was struck during the early years of the Athenian general Perikles' career, shortly before the Athenians took possession of the Delian League's cash box in 454. Afterwards the output of the Athenian mint was to increase quickly, soon developing standardized features and less individual styles