Greek Silver & Bronze Coins
Lot 4851 Session 18 (2.30pm Friday 25 November) Greek Silver & Bronze Coins
Estimate $2,400
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SOLD $2,800
ATTICA, Athens, (449-413 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.01 g), issue c.430 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, Kroll 8, HGC 4 1597). Attractively toned with golden highlights, extremely fine and a beautiful example.
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Estimate $2,400
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