Attica, Athens

Drachm, magistrate ΗΡΑ- (Hera-), ΑΡΙΣΤΟΦ- (Aristoph-) 168-167, AR 19 mm, 4.23 g. Helmeted head of Athena r., bowl decorated with palmette and Pegasus. Rev. Α – ΘΕ, HPA , API – ΣTO EXE Owl standing r. on amphora decorated with H; in l. field, club. The whole within wreath. Svoronos pl. 45, 17. Thompson 344g.
Rare and in exceptional condition for the issue. Struck on an exceptionally large
flan and with a lovely old cabinet tone. Extremely fine

Ex Burgan/Maison Florange sale 17 November 2017, 49.