ATTICA. ATHENS. Tetradrachm, about 440-430. AR 17.14 g. Head of Athena r., wearing crested Attic helmet with neck-gard, disc-shaped earring and necklace; helmet decorated with three olive leaves and volute on the bowl. Rev. AΘE Owl standing r., head facing, behind, crescent and olive twig with fruit and two leaves; all within deep incuse square. SNG Delepierre 1429; Svoronos, A. pl. 12,14. Nicely toned. Extremely fine
Provenance: Auction Hess-Divo AG, Zurich 326 (2014),40.
Price realized | 3'200 CHF |
Starting price | 2'500 CHF |