Attica. Athens. Circa 455-449 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 25.87 mm, 17.17 g). Head of Athena right, wearing round earring and crested Attic helmet ornamented with three olive leaves above visor and spiral palmette on bowl. Rev. AΘΕ, Owl standing right, head facing; behind, olive sprig and crescent moon; all within incuse square. Starr, Group V, B. Svoronos, pl. 10, nn. 1-18. HGC 4, 1596. Nicely toned. Well centered reverse. Stylistically, the small palmette on the helmet placed behind the goddess’s ear does not appear to find close parallels. Extremely Fine.

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Lot # 233

Attica. Athens. Circa 455-449 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 25.87 mm, 17.17 g). Head of Athena right, wearing round earring and crested Attic helmet ornamented with three olive leaves above visor and spiral palmette on bowl. Rev. AΘΕ, Owl standing right, head facing; behind, olive sprig and crescent moon; all within incuse square. Starr, Group V, B. Svoronos, pl. 10, nn. 1-18. HGC 4, 1596. Nicely toned. Well centered reverse. Stylistically, the small palmette on the helmet placed behind the goddess’s ear does not appear to find close parallels. Extremely Fine.

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Starting price: CHF 2'500

B.P.: 19.00%

Closing on: 2026-04-09 13:30:00 Roma time