Greek Silver & Bronze Coins
Lot 4933 SESSION 16 - 9.30AM FRIDAY 16 APRIL Greek Silver & Bronze Coins
Estimate $400
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SOLD $250
ATTICA, Athens, (393-300 B.C., but c. 350-300 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.042 grams), obv. head of Athena to right wearing ivy crested helmet, eye in profile, rev. owl standing to right, head facing, in erect posture, olive twig and crescent behind, to right, **AQE* all in incuse square, (S.2537, cf.Kroll 15, BMC 144, Kraay (Coins of Ancient Athens) Pl. IV, 5, SNG Cop. 65). Nice light tone, good very fine.
The helmet decoration is later than the previous coin.
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