Athens

ATTICA. Athens. AR Tetradrachm (16.54 gms), 164/3-140/39 B.C. NGC Ch AU, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 2/5.

cf. Thompson-50-5; HGC-4, 1602. Obverse: Helmeted head of Athena right; Reverse: Owl, with head facing, standing right on overturned amphora; to left, monogram above grain ear; monogram to right; uncertain letter on amphora; all within wreath. Well centered and quite attractively toned, this example serves as an excellent, lightly handled representation of the type.

Estimate: $700.00 - $1000.00