Watch List notes:

ATTICA. Athens. Circa 165-42 BC. Drachm (Silver, 18 mm, 4.17 g, 11 h), Dioge..., Posei... and Deme..., magistrates, 129/8. Head of Athena Parthenos to right, wearing triple-crested Attic helmet adorned with Pegasos and long tendril on the bowl. Rev. A-ΘE / ΔΙ-ΟΓ / ΠΟΣ / ΔΗ Owl standing facing on amphora; to left, thyrsos; on amphora, B; all within laurel wreath. Thompson 419b. Very rare. The obverse struck somewhat off center and with a minor die break and thin surface cracks, otherwise, very fine.


From the Hestia Collection, formed over the past five decadesp, privately acquired from P. Rabin before 2005 (with original ticket).