Numismatica Ars Classica
Auction 138 18-19 May 2023
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Attica, Athens.
Tetradrachm, Civic mint circa 505-490, AR 17.18 g. Helmeted head of Athena r. Rev. AΘ[E] Owl standing r., with closed wings, head facing; behind, olive sprig. All within incuse square. Seltman cf. 339 (A–/P284) and cf.476 (A322/P–). Svoronos –, for reverse, cf. pl. 6, 2 for reverse.
An extremely rare and interesting issue. A wonderful portrait of fine style
struck in high relief and a lovely iridescent tone. Extremely fine
Ex NAC sale 120, 2020, 369. From the Collection of an Aesthete.
Tetradrachm, Civic mint circa 505-490, AR 17.18 g. Helmeted head of Athena r. Rev. AΘ[E] Owl standing r., with closed wings, head facing; behind, olive sprig. All within incuse square. Seltman cf. 339 (A–/P284) and cf.476 (A322/P–). Svoronos –, for reverse, cf. pl. 6, 2 for reverse.
An extremely rare and interesting issue. A wonderful portrait of fine style
struck in high relief and a lovely iridescent tone. Extremely fine
Ex NAC sale 120, 2020, 369. From the Collection of an Aesthete.