Lot 4292

Sale 116 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals, Tokens & Banknotes

Description

Attica, Athens, (449-413 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.05 g), issue c.420 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, **AQE*, all in incuse square, (S.2526, BMC 62, cf.Starr Pl.XXII, 6, SNG Cop. 31). Toned, some hoard patination, good very fine.

Ex Dr. V.J.A. Flynn Collection and previously from Noble Numismatics Sale 107 (lot 3293).

Estimate
$400
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$320

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