Attica, Athens, circa 136/5 BC. AR Tetradrachm (29mm, 16.90 g 12), New Style, Hera..., Aristoph... and Basilei... Head of Athena Parthenos to right, wearing triple-crested Attic helmet adorned with Pegasos. Rev. Α-ΘΕ /ΗΡΑ / ΑΡΙ - ΣΤΟ /ΒΑΣΙ/ΛΕΙ Owl standing facing on amphora; to left, club of Herakles downwards, with lion skin and bow in case; on amphora, Κ (barely visible = 11th month); below amphora, AN (= contractor's initials); all within olive wreath. Thompson 339. Struck on a broad flan, reverse struck slightly off center with part of the wreath missing, otherwise, good very fine with a wonderful old cabinet tone and clear defined images. Rare magistrate combination, all names readable.
Price realized | 1'200 EUR 17 bids |
Starting price | 400 EUR |
Estimate | 500 EUR |