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LOT 2399
Ancient Greek Coins - Attica - Athens - Owl AR Tetradrachm After 449 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.(17.15 grams, 23 mm.).
Provenance
From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman.
Literature
SNG Copenhagen 31-35, Kroll 8, Svoronos pls.12-13 passim, Sear 2526.
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LOT 2399
Ancient Greek Coins - Attica - Athens - Owl AR Tetradrachm
Sold for (Inc. bp): £650
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