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LOT 2593
Ancient Greek Coins - Attica - Athens - Owl AR Tetradrachm Circa 420 B.C.
Obv: helmeted head of Athena right, full eye, wearing earring, necklace, and crested Attic helmet ornamented with three laurel leaves and vine scroll. Rev: AQE to right of owl standing right, head facing; olive sprig with two leaves and one berry, and crescent moon behind, all within incuse square. Extremely fine.(17.16 grams.).
Provenance
Property of a North London gentleman.
Literature
Kroll 8; HGC 1597; SNG Copenhagen 31-40.
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LOT 2593
Ancient Greek Coins - Attica - Athens - Owl AR Tetradrachm
Sold for (Inc. bp): £650
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