Attica, Athens AR Tetradrachm
Lot 089 · Consigned by Mac
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Description
ANCIENT GREECE. ATTICA, ATHENS.
Silver tetradrachm, circa 454-440 BC.
Obv: head of Athena right, wearing crested Attic helmet ornamented with three olive leaves, round earring and pearl necklace. Rev: ΑΘΕ, owl standing right, head facing; behind, olive sprig and crescent; all within incuse square.
Extremely Fine; an impressive example, boasting a shimmering old cabinet tone.