The Prospero Collection of Ancient Greek Coins. ATTICA. Athens (c.430-415 B.C.), Silver Tetradrachm, 17.12g,. Head of Athena facing to right, wearing a crested Attic helmet decorated with three olive-leaves and a palmette, and wearing an earring and a necklace. Rev. A-Θ-E , owl standing to right, its head facing, an olive-sprig and crescent behind, all within an incuse square (Svoronos, pl. 13, 21; Starr, pl. XXII, 4’). Wonderful iridescent cabinet tone, extremely fine, a lovely example. US$ 5,000
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