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. | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on |
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 |