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LOT 1191
Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,662
Ancient Greek Coins - Athens - Owl Tetradrachm
Circa 430-410 BC, Attica. Obv: head of Athena right, wearing crested helmet, earring and necklace; bowl ornamented with spiral and three olive leaves. Rev: AQH with owl standing right, head facing; crescent to left; olive branch with two leaves and berry in upper left field, all within incuse square. 16.97 grams.
PROVENANCE:
Ex Zeus Numismatik 2008, lot 449 (sold €5,000), with copy of invoice.
LITERATURE:
Boston 1085; McClean 5811; cf. Sear 2525.
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AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
