Greek Silver & Bronze Coins
Lot 2869 SESSION 16 (9.30AM FRIDAY 21ST MARCH)) Greek Silver & Bronze Coins
Estimate $500
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SOLD $480
ATTICA, Athens, (393-300 B.C., but c.360-300 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.05 g), 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*, (S.2537, cf.Kroll 15, BMC 144, Kraay (Coins of Ancient Athens) Pl. IV, 5, SNG Cop. 63). Nice bright patination, good very fine, test cuts on obverse and reverse scarce.
Ex Glendining's London, auction Sale December 14, 1989 (lot 505) with original Glendining packet.
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