Attica, Athens. AR Tetradrachm (17.26g, 27mm, 6h). BC 454 – 404.
Description
Classical Greek. Attica, Athens. AR Tetradrachm (17.26g, 27mm, 6h). BC 454 – 404.
Obverse: Head of Athena right, wearing crested Attic helmet ornamented with three laurel leaves and vine scroll.
Reverse: AΘE. Owl standing r., head facing; olive sprig and crescent moon behind, all within incuse square.
References: Sear 2526; HGC 4, 1597; SNG Copenhagen 31-40; Kroll 8.
Pedigree: Ex-Savoca Auctions 39th Silver Auction, Lot 41 (22 December 2019)
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Notes: Long flan, sharply struck & nicely centered with most of the design present. Athena of beautiful style with a faint smirk, charming owl. Edge crack from striking and unfortunately-placed pressure fracture to bridge of Athena’s nose and eye (w/ dark horn-silver inside, leftover from original cleaning). Otherwise extremely attractive & in bright, pristine condition.
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