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15 November 2015
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Spectacular Athens Obol

Starting Price: 800 CHF
Hammer Price:  800 CHF
Lot 157

ATTICA, Athens. Circa 440s-430s BC. Obol (Silver, 8mm, 0.69 g 11). Head of Athena to right, wearing crested Attic helmet adorned with olive leaves and palmette turned upwards. Rev. ΑΘΕ Owl standing to right, head facing the viewer; to left, olive sprig and crescent moon; all within incuse square. Agora 13. Cf. Svoronos pl. 10, 46. A very well struck and well toned example, with a remarkable obverse. Gash on the reverse, probably made when found, otherwise, extremely fine.


From an American collection.

Online bidding closes: 15 Nov 2015, 19:18:30 CET Current Date & Time: 19 Apr 2024, 03:53:31 CEST Remaining Time: Closed Hammer Price:800 CHF by giripo (1 bid)
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