★ From the collection of Regierungsrat Dr. iur. Hans Krähenbühl, Leu 8, 23 October 2021, 66 ★
ATTICA. Athens. Circa 440s BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 26 mm, 17.18 g, 9 h). Head of Athena to right, wearing crested Attic helmet decorated with three olive leaves and palmette. Rev. ΑΘE Owl standing right, head facing; to left, olive sprig and crescent; all within incuse square. HGC 4, 1596. Kroll 8. Svoronos, Monnaies, pl. 12, 10-11. A lovely piece of late transitional style with magnificent dark old collection toning. Good very fine.
From the collection of Regierungsrat Dr. iur. Hans Krähenbühl, Leu 8, 23 October 2021, 66 and previously privately acquired from Münzen & Medaillen AG on 16 March 1963.
Price realized | 1'100 CHF |
Starting price | 800 CHF |
Estimate | 1'000 CHF |