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LOT 1191

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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LOT 1191

Ancient Greek Coins - Athens - Owl Tetradrachm

Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,662

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