ANCIENT GREECE. ATTICA, ATHENS.
Silver tetradrachm, 151/0 BC.
'New Style' coinage. Dionys-, Dionysi- and Zeuxi-, magistrates. Obv: helmeted head of Athena Parthenos right, wearing triple-crested Attic helmet decorated with Pegasos. Rev: Α-ΘΕ, owl standing right, head facing, on amphora; ΔΙΟΝ-ΥΣΙ, ΔΙΟΝ-ΥΣΙ, ΑΡ-ΙΣ (magistrates' names) across fields; in right field, Helios standing facing in quadriga; amphora inscribed B (month), Σθ below; all within wreath.
In secure plastic holder, graded NGC XF Strike: 4/5 Surface: 4/5, certification number 6154858-001.
Reference: Thompson-559d; HGC 4-1602.
Rarity: Very Rare with these magistrates and date combinat.
Weight: 16.63 g.
Composition: Silver.
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Price realized | 500 GBP |
Starting price | 240 GBP |
Estimate | 800 GBP |