ATTICA. Athens. AR Tetradrachm (16.69 gms), Karaich-, Hergokle-, and Timo-, magistrates, ca. 121/0 B.C. NGC Ch F, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 5/5.
HGC-4, 1602; Thompson-525A (this coin illustrated). New Style coinage. Obverse: Head of Athena Parthenos right, wearing crested Attic helmet; Reverse: owl standing three-quarters right on fallen amphora, KA-PAIX above ΕΡΓΟ-ΚΛΕ across fields, Τ;Ι / ΜΟ in lower left field, A on amphora, ΣΦ below, all within olive wreath border. A well-struck later Athenian Tetradrachm with evenly worn surfaces. Light toning and hints of iridescence on the reverse fields.
From the Mark and Lottie Salton Collection.
Estimate: $500 - $750