ATTICA. Athens. Circa 165-42 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 31 mm, 16.64 g, 12 h), Metrodoros, Demosthe(n), and Eukles, magistrates, 115/4. Head of Athena Parthenos to right, wearing triple-crested Attic helmet adorned with Pegasos and long tendril on the bowl, and with the foreparts of four horses above the visor. Rev. A-ΘE / MHT/POΔΩ/POΣ - ΔH/MOΣ/ΘΕΝ / EYK/ΛΗΣ Owl standing facing on amphora; to right, cgrape bunch; on amphora, H; in exergue, ME; all within laurel wreath. Thompson 639d var. (ΠE in exergue). Light scratches, otherwise, very fine.
Price realized | 550 CHF |
Starting price | 75 CHF |