Greek Silver & Bronze
Lot 5261 Session 16 (9.30am Fri 26 Nov) Greek Silver & Bronze
Estimate $200
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SOLD $160
ATTICA, Athens, probably an Egyptian or Eastern copy of the Athenian silver tetradrachm, (15.37 grams), 4th century B.C., 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, **AQ[E]*, all in incuse square, (cf.S.2526, cf.BMC 62, cf.Starr Pl.XXII, cf.Svoronos Pl.16, 22, cf.SNG Cop.33-40). Light in weight, possibly a plated issue, otherwise good fine.
Ex Spink Auistralia with their ticket.
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