ATTICA. Athens. 136/5 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 32 mm, 16.92 g, 12 h), New style, Hera..., Aristoph... and Epistr... Head of Athena Parthenos to right, wearing pendant earring and a triple-crested Attic helmet adorned with Pegasos and long tendril on the bowl, and four serpents on the visor. Rev. Α-ΘΕ /ΗΡΑ / ΑΡΙ - ΣΤΟΦ /EΠIΣTP Owl standing facing on amphora; to left, club of Herakles downwards, with lion's skin and bow in case; on amphora, Λ (= 11th month); below amphora, ΓΛ (= contractor's initials); all within olive wreath. Thompson 339c. Bright, sharp and beautifully struck. Extremely fine.
Price realized | 1'800 CHF |
Starting price | 800 CHF |
Estimate | 1'000 CHF |