c.144-3BC Attica Athens Owl ‘New Style’ Silver Tetradrachm – gVF
$2,295.00
High grade silver Tetradrachm new style Athenian Owl, struck circa 144/3 BC.
Head of Athena Parthenos to right, the reverse an Owl standing to right, head facing, on amphora, A-ӨE above XAPINAYTHΣ APIΣTEAΣ ΔIONYΣOΔΩ (magistrates’ names) Charinautes, Aristeas, and Dionysodo.
This coin features a delicate light cabinet toning, a well-centered design, bold detail, and clear legends. It has been graded as good Very Fine
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Description
Origin:Greece
Region:Attica, Athens
Denomination:Tetradrachm
Composition:Silver
Date:Struck c.144-3 B.C.
Obverse:Head of Athena Parthenos to right, wearing necklace, pendant earring, and triple-crested Attic helmet decorated with the protomes of four horses above the visor, Pegasos in flight rightward above the raised earpiece, and curvilinear ornament on the bowl
Reverse:Owl standing to right, head facing, on amphora with B (month); A-ӨE above XAPINAYTHΣ APIΣTEAΣ ΔIONYΣOΔΩ (magistrates’ names) in six lines across field, Artemis Phosphoros (or Demeter?) standing facing, holding two torches, in right field, ME below, all within wreath
Diameter & Weight:16.62g, 30mm, 12h
Grade:Good Very Fine, fantastic example, well centered with light cabinet toning
Provenance:Roma Numismatics Auctions, London, England
References:Thompson 690a; HGC 4, 1602
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