| Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. > Buy or Bid Sale 226 | Auction date: 13 February 2024 |
| Lot number: 324 Price realized: 1,250 USD (Approx. 1,161 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Attica, Athens, Eumareides and Alkidam, and Dio, magistrates . Tetradrachm; Attica, Athens, Eumareides and Alkidam, and Dio, magistrates ; 145-144 BC, New Style Tetradrachm, 16.81g. Cf. Thompson-671d, HGC-1602. Obv: Head of Athena Parthenos r., wearing single-pendant earring and triple-crested Attic Helmet decorated with Pegasos and floral patter. Rx: A-ΘΕ / EYM / APEI / ΔHΣ / ΛAKI / ΔAM / ΔIO, Owl standing r., Triptolemos driving biga of serpents l., B on amphora.. VF Estimate: 1250 USD |  |
Match 1:
| Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG > Online Auction 209 | Silver | Auction date: 28 April 2024 |
| Lot number: 76 Price realized: 380 EUR (Approx. 407 USD) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Attica. Athens circa 165-42 BC. ΠΟΛΕΜΩΝ (Polemon), ΑΛΚΕΤΗΣ (Alketes), ΠATP- (Patr-), magistrates Tetradrachm AR. New Style Coinage 28 mm, 16,46 g Head of Athena Parthenos to right, wearing necklace, pendent earring, and triple-crested Attic helmet decorated with the protomes of four horses above the visor, a Pegasos in flight rightward above the raised earpiece, all within border of dots / A-ӨE ΠΟΛΕ-ΜΩΝ ΑΛΚΕ-ΤΗΣ ΠATP, owl standing right, head facing, on Panathenaic amphora, tripod in left field, uncertain letter on amphora, ΣΩ below, all within olive-wreath. Very Fine Cf. Thompson 464-7 (for prototype); HGC 4, 1602. Athena Parthenos, meaning "Athena the Virgin," was a colossal chryselephantine (gold and ivory) statue of the Greek goddess Athena, created by the renowned sculptor Phidias. It was one of the most famous and revered works of ancient Greek art, housed in the Parthenon on the Acropolis of Athens. The statue stood approximately 12 meters (around 40 feet) tall and was crafted around 438 BC. Athena was depicted wearing a helmet, holding a shield adorned with scenes from Greek mythology, and wielding a spear. She was also adorned with aegis, a protective cloak, and a peplos, a long garment. Athena Parthenos was considered a symbol of wisdom, courage, and civilization, embodying the ideals of the city-state of Athens. The statue served as the centerpiece of the Parthenon, a temple dedicated to Athena, and was the focus of religious ceremonies and rituals. Unfortunately, the original statue no longer exists, and its exact appearance is known only from descriptions and depictions on ancient coins and other artworks. However, its influence and significance endure in the annals of art history and Greek mythology, representing the pinnacle of classical sculpture and the embodiment of Athena's divine attributes. Starting price: 150 EUR |  |
Match 2:
| Roma Numismatics Ltd > E-Sale 117 | Auction date: 22 February 2024 |
| Lot number: 145 Price realized: 650 GBP (Approx. 820 USD / 759 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Attica, Athens AR New Style Tetradrachm. Circa 144/3 BC. Charinautes, Aristeas, and Dionysodo, magistrates. 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 / 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. Thompson 690a; HGC 4, 1602. 16.62g, 30mm, 12h. Good Very Fine; light cabinet tone. Estimate: 550 GBP |  |
Match 3:
| Roma Numismatics Ltd > Auction XXX | Auction date: 21 March 2024 |
| Lot number: 132 Price realized: 1,500 GBP (Approx. 1,900 USD / 1,749 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Attica, Athens AR New Style Tetradrachm. Circa 165/4 BC. Polycharm-, Nikog- and Philodr- magistrates. 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, a Pegasos in flight rightward above the raised earpiece, and a curvilinear ornament on the bowl / Owl standing to right, head facing, on amphora with Γ (month); A-ӨE above ΠOΛY-XAPM NIKOΓ ΦΙΛΟΔP (magistrates' names) in four lines across fields, winged kerykeion to left, ME below; all within wreath. Thompson 376d corr. (magistrate name) var. (same obv. die, unlisted controls); HGC 4, 1602. 16.85g, 32mm, 12h. Extremely Fine. Ex Classical Numismatic Group, Triton XIV, 4 January 2011, lot 214. Estimate: 2000 GBP |  |
Match 4:
| Roma Numismatics Ltd > Auction XXX | Auction date: 21 March 2024 |
| Lot number: 133 Price realized: 1,300 GBP (Approx. 1,647 USD / 1,516 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Attica, Athens AR New Style Tetradrachm. Circa 129/8 BC. Dioge-, Posei- and Dorothe-, magistrates. 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, a Pegasos in flight rightward above the raised earpiece, and a curvilinear ornament on the bowl / Owl standing to right, head facing, on amphora with I (month); A-ӨE above ΔΙΟ-ΓΕ ΠΟΣΕ ΔΩΡΟΘΕ (magistrates' names) in five lines across fields, Dionysos standing facing in left field, holding thyrsos, ME below amphora; all within wreath. Thompson 417e; HGC 4, 1602. 16.81g, 30mm, 12h. Extremely Fine; light marks to cheek, attractive light cabinet tone with golden iridescence. Ex A. Tkalec AG, 22 April 2007, lot 51. Estimate: 750 GBP |  |
Match 5:
| Nomos AG > Auction 32 | Auction date: 8 June 2024 |
| Lot number: 419 Price realized: This lot is for sale in an upcoming auction - Bid on this lot  | |
| Lot description: Greek ATTICA. Athens. 136/5 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 30.5 mm, 16.75 g, 12 h), New style "stephanephoric" coinage, struck under the magistrates Hera..., Aristophanes and Epistr.... Head of Athena Parthenos to right, wearing pendant earring and a triple-crested Attic helmet adorned with Pegasos and long tendril on the bowl, and four serpents on the visor. Rev. Α-ΘΕ /ΗΡΑ / ΑΡΙ - ΣΤΟΦ /EΠIΣTP Owl standing facing on amphora; to left, club of Herakles downwards, with lion's skin and bow in case; on amphora, Λ (= 11th month); below amphora, ΓΛ (= contractor's initials); all within olive wreath. HGC 4, 1602. Thompson 339c. Toned and sharply struck. Nearly extremely fine. From an American collection. Starting price: 1000 CHF |  |
