ATTICA. Athens. Circa 165-42 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 30 mm, 16.93 g, 12 h), Mened..., Epigeno..., and Nikog..., magistrates, 135/4. Head of Athena Parthenos to right, wearing triple-crested Attic helmet adorned with Pegasos and long tendril on the bowl, and with the foreparts of four horses above the visor. Rev. A-ΘE / MΕ-ΝΕΔ / ΕΠΙ/ΓΕΝΟ / ΝΙΚΟΓ Owl standing facing on amphora; to left, Asklepios leaning right on serpent-entwined staff; on amphora, H; in exergue, ME; all within laurel wreath. Thompson 353e. Well centered and attractive. Minor marks, otherwise, good very fine.
From a Bavarian collection, formed in the early 2000s.
Price realized | 2'600 CHF |
Starting price | 400 CHF |
Estimate | 500 CHF |