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 420s BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 21 mm, 17.15 g). Head of Athena to right, wearing disc earring, pearl necklace and a crested Attic helmet adorned with three olive leaves and a spiral palmette. Rev. ΑΘΕ Owl standing to right, head facing the viewer; to left, olive sprig and crescent moon; all within incuse square. Agora 8c ff. Svoronos, Trésor pl. 16, 22 ff. An attractive, toned, example. Minor flan crack, otherwise, extremely fine.

From an American collection, acquired from the late George Beach in October 1995.

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Starting price 1'000 CHF
Estimate 1'250 CHF
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