Attica, Athens, ca. 510-500/490 BC. Silver Hemidrachm (2.09 g). Helmeted head of Athena facing right, wearing crested Attic helmet decorated with small spiral on the bowl, round earring and pearl necklace. Reverse: Head of Athena right; AΘE [E] to left, olive spray to right; all within deep incuse square. Seltman Group L, pl. XXII; Svoronos Monnaies, pl. 7-30-4; HGC 4, 1638 (same dies as illustrated); Dewing 11573. delicate light golden hues over fully lustrous surfaces and excellent metal quality. A bit off-centered. A miniature numismatic prize! Nearly Mint State. Estimated Value $10,000 - UP
Ex Gorny & Mosch 232 (5 October 2015), lot 211.