Nomos

Auction 18  –  5 May 2019

Nomos, Auction 18

Greek, Roman, Byzantine and Medieval Coins

Su, 05.05.2019, from 4:00 PM CEST
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Description

ATTICA. Athens. Circa 469-460 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 23 mm, 17.11 g, 3 h). Head of Athena to right, wearing crested Attic helmet adorned with three olive leaves and palmette, round earring and pearl necklace. Rev. ΑΘΕ Owl standing right, with a small, three-pointed tail, feet close together, and head facing; behind, olive spray and crescent moon; all within incuse square. Cf. Starr 65 = Seltman 432. Cf. Svoronos pl. 8, 21. Well-struck and well-centered. Struck on a tight flan and with some areas of flatness, otherwise, about extremely fine.

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Price realized 2'000 CHF
Starting price 2'000 CHF
Estimate 2'500 CHF
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