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Greek Athena Owl Silver Tetradrachm
ca. 449-430 B.C.
Item Number: 791459
$1,295.00
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| Category |
Greek |
| Period |
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| Material |
Silver |
| Dimensions |
17.2g |
| Condition |
Intact |
DescriptionAncient Greek Silver Tetradrachm, Atica, Athens, ca. 449-430 B.C. Obverse shows head of Athena facing right, wearing earring, necklace and crested Attic helmet adorned with olive leaves and spiral palmette; reverse shows owl standing three-quarters right, head facing, olive spray and crescent moon behind, AQE to right, all within a shallow incuse square. Star Xxiii, 11. 20.5mm, 17.2g silver. Custom-set in 14K gold flexible bezel (chain not included). A lovely and important ancient coin!
ProvenanceEx-private Colorado Collection, ex-NYC Gallery.
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