Attica, Tetradrachm, 490-407 AV JC, Athens, AU(50-53), Silver, SNG Cop:31, Rare
Helmeted head of Athena right, in crested Attic helmet decorated with three olive leaves over visor and a spiral palmette on the bowl
Owl standing right, head facing, olive sprig and crescent behind, A?E to right, all within incuse square
An extremely rare type, apparently unpublished, where the owl's wing on the reverse is decorated with a group of around 10 thin pearled lines. The owl of tetradrachms of Athens of this type usually appear with 3 to 5 rows of pearled lines.
Our coin condition comments : good quality
Our coin condition comments : high relief
Our coin condition comments : magnificent portrait
Coin defect : oxidation
Patina : grey patina
Flan : well-centered flan
Strike : fine engraving
Strike : well struck
Coin variety : interesting variety
Coin condition : AU(50-53)
Composition : Silver
Denomination : Tetradrachm
Greek coin theme : Athens (490-407 BC)
Greece province : Attica
Mint name : Athens
Year : 490-407 AV JC
SNG Cop : 31(Coins>Greek>Attica>Athens)
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Features Year : 490-407 AV JC Mint : Athens Quality : AU(50-53)
Metal : silver |