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Leu Numismatik AG - Auction 15, Lot 69
ATTICA. Athens. Circa 510-500/490 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 24 mm, 17.00 g, 12 h). Head of Athena to right, wearing crested Attic helmet decorated with small spiral on the bowl, circular earring and pearl necklace. Rev. AΘE Owl standing right, head facing; to left, olive sprig; all within incuse square. Asyut 261-3. HGC 4, 1589. Seltman Group L, 333 (same obverse die). Svoronos pl. 6, 8-13. Nicely toned and of bold late archaic style, with a lovely head of Athena and an impressive owl. Minor ma... | 1 Jun 2024 | Upcoming
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Leu Numismatik AG - Auction 15, Lot 70
ATTICA. Athens. Circa 510-500/490 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 24 mm, 17.19 g, 3 h). Head of Athena to right, wearing crested Attic helmet decorated with small spiral on the bowl and circular earring. Rev. AΘE Owl standing right, head facing; to left, olive sprig; all within incuse square. Asyut 265. HGC 4, 1589. Seltman Group L. Svoronos pl. 6, 21-3. Struck on a broad flan and with a delightful, small head of Athena. Old scratch on the obverse and minor flan faults on the reverse, otherwise, goo... | 1 Jun 2024 | Upcoming
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Leu Numismatik AG - Auction 15, Lot 71
ATTICA. Athens. Circa 485/480 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 22 mm, 17.00 g, 6 h). Head of Athena to right, wearing crested Attic helmet and circular earring. Rev. AΘE Owl standing right, head facing; to left, olive sprig; all within incuse square. Asyut Group Va and pl. XXXII, I. HGC 4, 1590. Seltman Group C. Svoronos pl. 2, 25-6. Very well centered for this issue and with a nearly full crest. Minor marks and with tiny flan faults, otherwise, about extremely fine.
Estimate: 3500 CHF... | 1 Jun 2024 | Upcoming
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Leu Numismatik AG - Auction 15, Lot 73
ATTICA. Athens. Circa 440s-430s BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 25 mm, 17.19 g, 5 h). Head of Athena to right, wearing crested Attic helmet decorated with three olive leaves and palmette. Rev. AΘE Owl standing right, head facing; to left, olive sprig and crescent; all within incuse square. Kroll 8. Svoronos pls. 12-13 passim. A wonderful coin, perfectly centered on a full flan and with a magnificent, serene head of Athena. Extremely fine.
If the description 'with a full crest' was ever appropriate f... | 1 Jun 2024 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 174
ATTICA, Athens. Circa 475-465 BC. AR Tetradrachm (23.5mm, 17.14 g, 10h). Helmeted head of Athena right, with frontal eye / Owl standing right, head facing, with spread tail feathers; olive sprig and crescent to left; all within incuse square. Starr Group IV, unlisted dies; HGC 4, 1595. Lightly toned, edge split, a few minor scratches. EF.
From the Wild Rose Collection. Ex Roma XVIII (29 September 2019), lot 557 (hammer £2200).
Estimate: 1000 USD... | 28 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 175
ATTICA, Athens. Circa 454-404 BC. AR Tetradrachm (25mm, 17.08 g, 7h). Helmeted head of Athena right, with frontal eye / Owl standing right, head facing, with closed tail feathers; olive spray and crescent to left; all within incuse square. Kroll 8; HGC 4, 1597. Toned, underlying luster, a couple minor edge splits. EF. Well centered on a broad flan, with most of crest visible.
From the Wild Rose Collection. Ex Dr. Patrick H. C. Tan (Triton XX, 10 January 2017), lot 155.
Estimate: 1000 USD... | 28 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 176
ATTICA, Athens. Circa 454-404 BC. AR Tetradrachm (26.5mm, 17.18 g, 7h). Helmeted head of Athena right, with frontal eye / Owl standing right, head facing, with closed tail feathers; olive spray and crescent to left; all within incuse square. Kroll 8; HGC 4, 1597. Lustrous. EF.
Estimate: 1000 USD... | 28 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 177
ATTICA, Athens. Circa 454-404 BC. AR Tetradrachm (25mm, 17.17 g, 9h). Helmeted head of Athena right, with frontal eye / Owl standing right, head facing, with closed tail feathers; olive spray and crescent to left; all within incuse square. Kroll 8; HGC 4, 1597. Underlying luster. EF. High relief and well centered.
Estimate: 1000 USD... | 28 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 178
ATTICA, Athens. Circa 454-404 BC. AR Tetradrachm (25.5mm, 17.19 g, 9h). Helmeted head of Athena right, with frontal eye / Owl standing right, head facing, with closed tail feathers; olive spray and crescent to left; all within incuse square. Kroll 8; HGC 4, 1597. Toned, underlying luster, edge split. EF.
From the Wild Rose Collection. Ex Roma XII (29 September 2016), lot 159 (hammer £2400).
Estimate: 1000 USD... | 28 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 179
ATTICA, Athens. Circa 454-404 BC. AR Tetradrachm (25.5mm, 17.18 g, 4h). Helmeted head of Athena right, with frontal eye / Owl standing right, head facing, with closed tail feathers; olive spray and crescent to left; all within incuse square. Kroll 8; HGC 4, 1597. Underlying luster, minor double strike on obverse. EF. High relief.
Estimate: 1000 USD... | 28 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 180
ATTICA, Athens. Circa 165-42 BC. AR Tetradrachm (30.5mm, 16.80 g, 12h). New Style coinage. Hera–, Aristoph–, and Aristok–, magistrates. Struck 136/5 BC. Helmeted head of Athena Parthenos right / Owl standing right, head facing, on amphora; magistrates' names in fields; club draped with lion's skin to left, M on amphora, HP below; all within wreath. Thompson 339i–j (same obv. die); HGC 4, 1602. Minor die wear, light doubling on reverse. Near EF.
Estimate: 750 USD... | 28 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 181
ATTICA, Athens. Circa 165-42 BC. AR Tetradrachm (31mm, 16.82 g, 12h). New Style coinage. Mened–, Epigeno–, and Thoph–, magistrates. Struck 135/4 BC. Helmeted head of Athena Parthenos right / Owl standing right, head facing, on amphora; magistrates' names in fields; to left, Asklepios standing left, holding serpent-entwined scepter; A on amphora, ΓΛ below; all within wreath. Thompson 347a–c (same obv. die); HGC 4, 1602. Underlying luster. EF. Well centered.
Estimate: 750 USD... | 28 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 182
ATTICA, Athens. Circa 165-42 BC. AR Tetradrachm (30.5mm, 16.80 g, 11h). New Style coinage. Timarchos, Nikago–, and Antiochos, magistrates. Struck 134/3 BC. Helmeted head of Athena Parthenos right / Owl standing right, head facing, on amphora; magistrates' names in fields, anchor and star to left, K on amphora, ΣΦ below; all within wreath. Thompson 367b var. (same obv. die; different letters in exergue); HGC 4, 1602. Lightly toned. Good VF.
From the Wild Rose Collection, purchased from Shanna... | 28 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 219
TROAS, Ilion. Circa 185-50 BC. AR Tetradrachm (39mm, 15.26 g, 12h). Xanthippos, president of the aonothetai. Helmeted head of Athena right / The Palladion: Athena Ilias standing right, holding distaff and filleted spear; to inner right, owl standing left, head facing. Ellis-Evans dies O2/R8; Bellinger T36 (same dies as illustration); Mionnet II 190 (same dies). Lightly toned, porous, cleaning marks. VF. Well centered on a broad flan. Extremely rare, apparently the third known; only the Mionnet... | 28 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 350
ARABIA, Northwestern. Lihyan. 2nd–1st centuries BC. AR Tetradrachm (23.5mm, 14.70 g, 10h). Imitating Athens. Helmeted head of Athena right, with frontal eye; upward crescent on cheek / Owl standing right, head facing; olive spray and crescent to left; all within incuse square. Huth, Athenian, fig. 5, a = Huth 39. Lightly toned, porous, faint marks and scratches. VF. Distinctive style.
Estimate: 500 USD... | 28 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 355
PERSIA, Alexandrine Empire. Mazakes. Satrap of Mesopotamia, circa 331-323/2 BC. AR Tetradrachm (20mm, 16.99 g, 7h). Imitating Athens. Helmeted head of Athena right, with profile eye / Owl standing right, head facing; olive spray and crescent to left, small Θ-like symbol and MZDK (in Aramaic) to right. Le Rider, Alexander, pp. 214-9; Van Alfen, Owls, Group IVd, 97–8. Toned. VF. Excellent example for the type, without the usual test cut(s).
From the Wild Rose Collection, purchased from Mike Vo... | 28 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 393
BAKTRIA, Local issues. Circa 295/3-285/3 BC. AR Tetradrachm (26mm, 17.07 g, 6h). Local standard. Uncertain mint in the Oxus region. Head of Athena right, wearing earring and crested Attic helmet decorated with three olive leaves over visor and a spiral palmette on the bowl; monogram to left / Owl standing right, head facing; to upper left, prow of galley right; AΘE to right. Taylor, Birds, Group 2.12, 70 (dies A14/P241) = Nicolet-Pierre & Amandry 38 (same dies); Bopearachchi, Sophytes, –; SMAK... | 28 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61375, Lot 25058
Ancients
ATTICA. Athens. Ca. 465-455 BC. AR tetradrachm (23mm, 17.10 gm, 10h). NGC AU★ 5/5 - 5/5. Head of Athena right, wearing crested Attic helmet ornamented with three laurel leaves and vine scroll / AΘE, owl standing right, head facing; olive sprig with berry and crescent moon behind, all within incuse square. HGC 4, 1596. Starr Group V. This coin is stunning, boasting luminous dove-grey surfaces that appear to radiate an inner glow, complemented by the enchanting portrayals of Athena and ... | 20 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61375, Lot 25059
Ancients
ATTICA. Athens. Ca. 440-404 BC. AR tetradrachm (24mm, 17.19 gm, 1h). NGC MS★ 5/5 - 5/5. Mid-mass coinage issue. Head of Athena right, wearing earring, necklace, and crested Attic helmet ornamented with three laurel leaves and vine scroll / AΘE, owl standing right, head facing; olive sprig with two leaves and one berry, and crescent moon behind, all within incuse square. Kroll 8. SNG Copenhagen 31-40. HGC 4, 1597.
A captivating specimen, boldly struck on shimmering surfaces, and featu... | 20 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61375, Lot 25060
Ancients
ATTICA. Athens. Ca. 440-404 BC. AR tetradrachm (23mm, 17.21 gm, 7h). NGC Choice AU 5/5 - 5/5, Full Crest. Mid-mass coinage issue. Head of Athena right, wearing earring, necklace, and crested Attic helmet ornamented with three laurel leaves and vine scroll / AΘE, owl standing right, head facing; olive sprig with two leaves and one berry, and crescent moon behind, all within incuse square. Kroll 8. SNG Copenhagen 31-40. HGC 4, 1597. Incredible sparkling Full Crest Athenian owl, the most... | 20 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61375, Lot 25061
Ancients
ATTICA. Athens. Ca. 440-404 BC. AR tetradrachm (25mm, 17.18 gm, 1h). NGC AU 5/5 - 4/5, Full Crest. Mid-mass coinage issue. Head of Athena right, wearing earring, necklace, and crested Attic helmet ornamented with three laurel leaves and vine scroll / AΘE, owl standing right, head facing; olive sprig with two leaves and one berry, and crescent moon behind, all within incuse square. Kroll 8. SNG Copenhagen 31-40. HGC 4, 1597. Impeccably struck example featuring Athena's Full Crested hel... | 20 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61375, Lot 25062
Ancients
ATTICA. Athens. Ca. 440-404 BC. AR tetradrachm (25mm, 17.18 gm, 11h). NGC AU 5/5 - 4/5. Mid-mass coinage issue. Head of Athena right, wearing earring, necklace, and crested Attic helmet ornamented with three laurel leaves and vine scroll / AΘE, owl standing right, head facing; olive sprig with two leaves and one berry, and crescent moon behind, all within incuse square. Kroll 8. SNG Copenhagen 31-40. HGC 4, 1597. Spectacular toning with hues of golden apricot.
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61375, Lot 25063
Ancients
ATTICA. Athens. Ca. 440-404 BC. AR tetradrachm (24mm, 17.17 gm, 3h). NGC AU 4/5 - 4/5. Mid-mass coinage issue. Head of Athena right, wearing earring, necklace, and crested Attic helmet ornamented with three laurel leaves and vine scroll / AΘE, owl standing right, head facing; olive sprig with two leaves and one berry, and crescent moon behind, all within incuse square. Kroll 8. SNG Copenhagen 31-40. HGC 4, 1597. Beautiful blue and mauve hues throughout.
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61375, Lot 25064
Ancients
ATTICA. Athens. Ca. 2nd-1st centuries BC. AR tetradrachm (34mm, 16.90 gm, 11h). NGC Choice AU 5/5 - 4/5. New Style coinage, ca. 136/5 BC, Hera-, Aristoph- and Polym-, magistrates. Head of Athena right, wearing triple-crested Attic helmet decorated with a vine scroll, Pegasus above filled central medallion, protomes of four horses on visor / Α-ΘΕ / HPA / API-ΣTOΦ / ΦIΛAN (magistrates), owl standing facing on overturned amphora inscribed with I (month); lion skin on club and bow in case... | 20 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 562, Lot 77
ATTICA, Athens. Circa 454-404 BC. AR Tetradrachm (25mm, 17.15 g, 11h). Helmeted head of Athena right, with frontal eye / Owl standing right, head facing, closed tail feathers; olive spray and crescent to left; all within incuse square. Starr pl. XXIII, 1–3; Kroll 8; HGC 4, 1597. Underlying luster, edge splits, minor doubling on reverse. EF. High relief. Early post-454 issue.
The certain elements of the style of this tetradrachm, particularly the palmette on Athena's helmet and the stance of ... | 15 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 562, Lot 78
ATTICA, Athens. Circa 454-404 BC. AR Tetradrachm (25mm, 17.16 g, 1h). Helmeted head of Athena right, with frontal eye / Owl standing right, head facing, closed tail feathers; olive spray and crescent to left; all within incuse square. Kroll 8; HGC 4, 1597. Faintly toned, minor die wear on obverse, a little porosity on reverse. Near EF. Well centered.
Estimate: 400 USD... | 15 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 562, Lot 79
ATTICA, Athens. Circa 454-404 BC. AR Tetradrachm (24mm, 17.10 g, 4h). Helmeted head of Athena right, with frontal eye / Owl standing right, head facing, closed tail feathers; olive spray and crescent to left; all within incuse square. Kroll 8; HGC 4, 1597. Faintly toned, some die wear on obverse. Near EF.
Estimate: 400 USD... | 15 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 562, Lot 80
ATTICA, Athens. Circa 454-404 BC. AR Tetradrachm (23.5mm, 16.67 g, 8h). Helmeted head of Athena right, with frontal eye / Owl standing right, head facing, closed tail feathers; olive spray and crescent to left; all within incuse square. Kroll 8; HGC 4, 1597. Light find patina, some roughness, a couple of light scratches. VF.
Estimate: 200 USD... | 15 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 562, Lot 81
ATTICA, Athens. Circa 454-404 BC. AR Tetradrachm (24mm, 16.70 g, 8h). Contemporary imitation. Helmeted head of Athena right, with frontal eye / Owl standing right, head facing, closed tail feathers; olive spray and crescent to left; all within incuse square. For prototype: cf. Kroll 8; cf. HGC 4, 1597. Light find patina, some marks, die break on obverse, two test cuts on edge. Good VF.
Estimate: 200 USD... | 15 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 562, Lot 100
TROAS, Ilion. Circa 185-50 BC. AR Tetradrachm (34mm, 14.39 g, 12h). Phoinix, president of the aonothetai. Helmeted head of Athena right / The Palladion: Athena Ilias standing right, holding distaff and filleted spear; to inner left, monogram above star; to inner right, owl standing right, head facing. Ellis-Evans dies O14/R19; Bellinger –; Künker 236, lot 81 = Triton XI, lot 215 (same dies). Rough find patina, scratches and scrapes. VF. Extremely rare, one of two known for this magistrate.
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Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 562, Lot 201
EGYPT, Pharaonic Kingdom. Uncertain pharaoh(s). Late 5th–mid 4th centuries BC. AR Tetradrachm (22.5mm, 17.09 g, 9h). Imitating Athens. Helmeted head of Athena right, with frontal eye / Owl standing right, head facing; olive spray and crescent to left; all within incuse square. Van Alfen, Mechanisms, Group III.A.1, Fig. 1 = Buttrey Type B. Lightly toned, some porosity, slightly soft strike on obverse. Good VF.
Estimate: 200 USD... | 15 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 562, Lot 202
EGYPT, Pharaonic Kingdom. Uncertain pharaoh(s). Late 5th–mid 4th centuries BC. AR Tetradrachm (21mm, 16.77 g, 8h). Imitating Athens. Helmeted head of Athena right, with frontal eye / Owl standing right, head facing; olive spray and crescent to left; all within incuse square. Van Alfen, Mechanisms, Group III.A.1, Fig. 1 = Buttrey Type B. Find patina, two test cuts on obverse. Good VF.
Estimate: 200 USD... | 15 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. - Buy or Bid Sale 227, Lot 289
Attica, Athens. Tetradrachm; Attica, Athens; 515-510 BC, Tetradrachm, 17.20g. So called "Civic Mint", Seltman-345 A 227/P290. Only one recorded. Similar to Svoronos pl. 6, 12-20. Obv: Helmeted head of Athena right with full crest. Rx: Owl standing right, head front; olive sprig at upper left, ΑΘΕ downwards on right, all in incuse square.This is one of the earliest coins of Athens, with multiple-leaf olive branch and a highly unusual owl, as well as a beautiful archaic image of Athena, perfectl... | 14 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. - Buy or Bid Sale 227, Lot 291
Attica, Athens. Tetradrachm; Attica, Athens; 440 BC, Tetradrachm, 17.20g. Dewing-1591-8, SNG Cop-31, HGC-1597. Obv: Head of Athena to right, wearing crested Attic helmet ornamented with three olive leaves above visor and spiral palmette on bowl, round earring with central boss and pearl necklace. Rx: Owl standing to right with head facing, olive sprig and crescent behind, ΑΘΕ before; all within incuse square.. EF
Estimate: 1700 USD... | 14 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. - Buy or Bid Sale 227, Lot 292
Attica, Athens. Tetradrachm; Attica, Athens; 435 BC, Tetradrachm, 17.18g. Obv: Helmeted head of Athena r.Rx: AOE, Owl facing, crescent and olive leaves in field.. EF
Estimate: 1700 USD... | 14 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. - Buy or Bid Sale 227, Lot 293
Attica, Athens. Tetradrachm; Attica, Athens; Tetradrachm, Attica, Athens, 430 BC, 17.17g. Obv: Head of Athena r.; four small upright olive leaves on front edge of Attic helmet; beaded necklace. Rx: Owl leaning r.; to l., olive twig with two leaves and crescent moon; ethnic in r. field. Obverse and reverse both struck in high relief. Two parallel hairlines in obverse field in front of Athena's face. Mint State.Obverse and reverse both struck in high relief. Two parallel hairlines in obverse fie... | 14 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. - Buy or Bid Sale 227, Lot 294
Attica, Athens. Tetradrachm; Attica, Athens; 393-355 BC, Tetradrachm, 17.19g. Kroll-15, Svoronos pl. 20 passim. Obv: Head of Athena to right, wearing crested Attic helmet decorated with three olive leaves and palmette. Rx: AΘ[E] Owl standing right, head facing; to left, olive sprig and crescent; all within incuse square.This coin represents exceptional quality for this type, which is normally struck on a odd-shaped flan. However, in this case, the centering of the images is virtually perfect. ... | 14 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61388, Lot 23033
Ancients
ATTICA. Athens. Ca. 2nd-1st centuries BC. AR tetradrachm (28mm, 16.76 gm, 11h). NGC VF 4/5 - 2/5, ex-jewelry. New Style coinage, ca. 127/6 BC(?), 1st month, Lysan-, Glaucus, and Nicanor, magistrates. Head of Athena right, wearing triple-crested Attic helmet decorated with aphlaston, Pegasus above undecorated upturned cheek flap, protomes of four horses above visor / A-ΘE / ΛY / ΣAN-ΓΛAY / KOΣ / NIKA / NΩP owl standing facing on overturned amphora decorated with A (month); cicada in ri... | 14 May 2024 | Upcoming
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SINCONA AG - Auction 89, Lot 511
THE GARRULUS COLLECTION. ATTICA. Athens.
Tetradrachm c. 475-465 BC. (17.17 g, 4 h) Head of Athena right, wearing earring, necklace with pendants, and crested Attic helmet decorated with three olive leaves over visor and a spiral palmette on the bowl. Rv. Owl standing right, head facing, spread tail feathers; olive sprig and crescent to left, AQE to right; all within incuse square. 17.17 g. Starr, Athenian Coinage 480-449, (Oxford 1970), 135/136. Starr, New Specimens of Athenian Coinage, 48... | 13 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) - May 2024 World CCO Auction, Lot 32019
ATTICA. Athens. AR Tetradrachm (16.80 gms), ca. 454-404 B.C. NGC AU, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 2/5.
cf. HGC-4, 1597; Kroll-8 (same). Likely an eastern imitation. Obverse: Helmeted head of Athena right; Reverse: Owl standing right, head facing; olive sprig and crescent to left; all within incuse square. While the slightly reduced weight and subtle stylistic cues suggest this Tetradrachm is not an official Athenian issue, the coin remains a sharp and highly alluring example with nice pewter-gray tone... | 13 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) - May 2024 World CCO Auction, Lot 32020
ATTICA. Athens. AR Tetradrachm (17.16 gms), ca. 454-404 B.C. NGC Ch EF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5.
HGC-4, 1597; Kroll-8; SNG Cop-31. Obverse: Helmeted head of Athena right; Reverse: Owl standing right, head facing; olive sprig and crescent to left; all within incuse square. A bright, lustrous example bearing little evidence of circulation and a bold well-centered strike.
Estimate: $600 - $900... | 13 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) - May 2024 World CCO Auction, Lot 32021
ATTICA. Athens. AR Tetradrachm (17.19 gms), ca. 454-404 B.C. NGC Ch EF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5.
HGC-4, 1597; Kroll-8; SNG Cop-31. Obverse: Helmeted head of Athena right; Reverse: Owl standing right, head facing; olive sprig and crescent to left; all within incuse square. A well-preserves example on a pleasing chunky flan. Shimmery and untoned with rather sharp detail all around.
Estimate: $600 - $900... | 13 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) - May 2024 World CCO Auction, Lot 32022
ATTICA. Athens. AR Tetradrachm, ca. 454-404 B.C. NGC Genuine. Test Cut.
HGC-4, 1597; Kroll-8. Obverse: Helmeted head of Athena right; Reverse: Owl standing right, head facing; olive sprig and crescent to left; all within incuse square.
Estimate: $100 - $200... | 13 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Astarte S.A. - Web Auction 5, Lot 41
ATTICA. Athens. Circa 460-454 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 22.41 mm, 16.98 g) Late "transitional issue". Head of Athena right, wearing crested Attic helmet decorated with floral motif and palmette sets on stems, earring and necklace. Rev. ΑΘΕ vertical to right. Owl standing facing, slightly leaning right, olive branch and crescent to left, all within incuse square. Starr pl. XXII, 1. Kroll 8. HGC 4, 1596. Pleasant toning. Extremely Fine.
This specimen, belonging to Starr group V, was most probab... | 12 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Astarte S.A. - Web Auction 5, Lot 43
ATTICA. Athens. Circa 454-404 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 24.82 mm, 17.14 g). Head of Athena right, wearing crested Attic helmet decorated with palmette and floral motif, earring and necklace. Rev. AΘΕ vertical to right. Owl standing right, head facing, olive branch and crescent to left, all within incuse square. Kroll 8. HGC IV, 1597. Lightly toned. Nearly Extremely Fine.
Starting price: 200 CHF... | 12 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Astarte S.A. - Web Auction 5, Lot 44
ATTICA. Athens. Circa 454-404 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 22.84 mm, 17.18 g). Head of Athena right, wearing crested Attic helmet decorated with palmette and floral motif, earring and necklace. Rev. AΘΕ vertical to right. Owl standing right, head facing, olive branch and crescent to left, all within incuse square. Kroll 8. SNG Copenhagen 31. HGC IV, 1597. Very Fine.
Starting price: 300 CHF... | 12 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Astarte S.A. - Web Auction 5, Lot 45
ATTICA. Athens. Circa 454-404 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 25.99 mm, 17.16 g). Head of Athena right, wearing crested Attic helmet decorated with palmette and floral motif, earring and necklace. Rev. AΘΕ vertical to right. Owl standing right, head facing, olive branch and crescent to left, all within incuse square. Kroll 8. HGC IV, 1597. Toned. Some die graininess on obverse and double strike on reverse, otherwise, Very Fine.
Starting price: 200 CHF... | 12 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Astarte S.A. - Web Auction 5, Lot 46
ATTICA. Athens. Circa 454-404 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 24.12 mm, 16.98 g). Head of Athena right, wearing crested Attic helmet decorated with palmette and floral motif, earring and necklace. Rev. AΘΕ vertical to right; Owl standing right, head facing, olive branch and crescent to left, all within incuse square. Kroll 8. SNG Copenhagen 31. HGC IV, 1597. Very attractive example with a nice toning. Good Very Fine.
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Astarte S.A. - Web Auction 5, Lot 47
ATTICA. Athens. Circa 454-404 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 24.72 mm, 17.13 g). Head of Athena right, wearing crested Attic helmet decorated with palmette and floral motif, earring and necklace. Rev. AΘΕ vertical to right; Owl standing right, head facing, olive branch and crescent to left, all within incuse square. Kroll 8. SNG Copenhagen 31. HGC IV, 1597. Attractive toning. Good Very Fine.
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Astarte S.A. - Web Auction 5, Lot 48
ATTICA. Athens. Circa 454-404 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 22.65 mm, 17.06 g). Head of Athena right, wearing crested Attic helmet decorated with palmette and floral motif, earring and necklace. Rev. AΘΕ vertical to right; Owl standing right, head facing, olive branch and crescent to left, all within incuse square. Kroll 8. SNG Copenhagen 31. HGC IV, 1597. Minor porosity and scratches, otherwise, Very Fine.
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Astarte S.A. - Web Auction 5, Lot 49
ATTICA. Athens. Circa 454-404 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 23.18 mm, 17.28 g). Head of Athena right, wearing crested Attic helmet decorated with palmette and floral motif, earring and necklace. Rev. AΘΕ vertical to right. Owl standing right, head facing, olive branch and crescent to left, all within incuse square. Kroll 8. SNG Copenhagen 31. Porous. About Very Fine.
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Astarte S.A. - Web Auction 5, Lot 50
ATTICA. Athens. Circa 454-404 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 23.10 mm, 17.19 g). Head of Athena right, wearing crested Attic helmet, decorated with palmette, earring and necklace. Rev. AΘE vertical to right. Owl with closed wings standing right, head facing; olive branch to left and crescent, all within incuse square. Kroll 8. HGC 4, 1597. About Very Fine.
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Astarte S.A. - Web Auction 5, Lot 51
ATTICA. Athens. Circa 454-404 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 24.55 mm, 17.18 g). Head of Athena right, wearing crested Attic helmet, decorated with palmette, earring and necklace. Rev. AΘE vertical to right. Owl with closed wings standing right, head facing; olive branch to left and crescent, all within incuse square. Kroll 8. HGC 4, 1597. Good Very Fine.
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32068
Ancients
ATTICA. Athens. Ca. 510/500-480 BC. AR tetradrachm (21mm, 17.28 gm, 2h). NGC AU 3/5 - 4/5. Head of Athena right, wearing crested Attic helmet, the crest box ornamented with chevron pattern / AΘΕ, owl standing right with closed wings, head facing; drooping olive sprig with two leaves and one berry behind, all within incuse square. Seltman Groups C, G and M. HGC 4, 1590 (ca. 500/490-485/480 BC). Delightful early type with delicate toning.
A simply fantastic example with incredible arc... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32069
Ancients
ATTICA. Athens. Ca. 510/500-480 BC. AR tetradrachm (23mm, 17.05 gm, 10h). NGC Choice VF 4/5 - 4/5. Head of Athena right, hair in straight beaded braids, wearing crested Attic helmet, the crest box ornamented with chevron pattern / AΘΕ, owl standing right with closed wings, head facing; olive sprig with two leaves and berry behind, all within incuse square. HGC 4, 1590. Seltman Groups C, G and M. Lovely delicate toning with hues of subtle peachiness.
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32070
Ancients
ATTICA. Athens. Ca. 510/500-480 BC. AR tetradrachm (24mm, 17.30 gm, 11h). NGC VF 4/5 - 3/5, flan flaws. Head of Athena right, hair in straight braids along brow line, wearing crested Attic helmet, the crest box ornamented with chevron pattern, bowl decorated with single spiral / AΘΕ, owl standing right with closed wings, head facing; olive sprig with two leaves and berry behind, all within incuse square. Seltman Groups L, 331 (obv. 215 with unrecorded reverse). HGC 4, 1590 (ca. 500/49... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32071
Ancients
ATTICA. Athens. Ca. 465-455 BC. AR tetradrachm (26mm, 16.89 gm, 2h). NGC Choice AU 5/5 - 2/5, Fine Style, test cut. Head of Athena right, wearing crested Attic helmet ornamented with three laurel leaves and vine scroll / AΘE, owl standing right, head facing; olive sprig with berry and crescent moon behind, all within incuse square. HGC 4, 1596. Starr Group V. Gorgeous Fine Style example with lustrous matte surfaces.
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32072
Ancients
ATTICA. Athens. Ca. 440-404 BC. AR tetradrachm (26mm, 17.21 gm, 9h). NGC Choice MS 5/5 - 5/5. Mid-mass coinage issue. Head of Athena right, wearing earring, necklace, and crested Attic helmet ornamented with three laurel leaves and vine scroll / AΘE, owl standing right, head facing; olive sprig with two leaves and one berry, and crescent moon behind, all within incuse square. Kroll 8. SNG Copenhagen 31-40. HGC 4, 1597. Bright shimmering example struck from fresh sharp dies.
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32073
Ancients
ATTICA. Athens. Ca. 440-404 BC. AR tetradrachm (25mm, 17.23 gm, 10h). NGC Choice MS 5/5 - 5/5. Mid-mass coinage issue. Head of Athena right, wearing earring, necklace, and crested Attic helmet ornamented with three laurel leaves and vine scroll / AΘE, owl standing right, head facing; olive sprig with two leaves and one berry, and crescent moon behind, all within incuse square. Kroll 8. SNG Copenhagen 31-40. HGC 4, 1597. Phenomenal bright glistening surfaces accentuates the crisp Choic... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32074
Ancients
ATTICA. Athens. Ca. 440-404 BC. AR tetradrachm (24mm, 17.20 gm ,10h). NGC MS★ 5/5 - 5/5, Full Crest. Mid-mass coinage issue. Head of Athena right, wearing earring, necklace, and crested Attic helmet ornamented with three laurel leaves and vine scroll / AΘE, owl standing right, head facing; olive sprig with two leaves and one berry, and crescent moon behind, all within incuse square. Kroll 8. SNG Copenhagen 31-40. HGC 4, 1597. Astounding specimen that has it all: it is Mint State, it e... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32075
Ancients
ATTICA. Athens. Ca. 440-404 BC. AR tetradrachm (26mm, 17.18 gm, 9h). NGC MS★ 5/5 - 5/5. Mid-mass coinage issue. Head of Athena right, wearing earring, necklace, and crested Attic helmet ornamented with three laurel leaves and vine scroll / AΘE, owl standing right, head facing; olive sprig with two leaves and one berry, and crescent moon behind, all within incuse square. Kroll 8. SNG Copenhagen 31-40. HGC 4, 1597. A beautiful example with a well-centered strike, showcasing its radiant ... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32076
Ancients
ATTICA. Athens. Ca. 440-404 BC. AR tetradrachm (24mm, 17.21 gm, 10h). NGC MS 5/5 - 5/5. Mid-mass coinage issue. Head of Athena right, wearing earring, necklace, and crested Attic helmet ornamented with three laurel leaves and vine scroll / AΘE, owl standing right, head facing; olive sprig with two leaves and one berry, and crescent moon behind, all within incuse square. Kroll 8. SNG Copenhagen 31-40. HGC 4, 1597. Well-centered figures with a silky luster.
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32077
Ancients
ATTICA. Athens. Ca. 440-404 BC. AR tetradrachm (24mm, 17.22 gm, 4h). NGC MS 5/5 - 5/5. Mid-mass coinage issue. Head of Athena right, wearing earring, necklace, and crested Attic helmet ornamented with three laurel leaves and vine scroll / AΘE, owl standing right, head facing; olive sprig with two leaves and one berry, and crescent moon behind, all within incuse square. Kroll 8. SNG Copenhagen 31-40. HGC 4, 1597. Bold, centered strike accentuates its gorgeous shimmering details.
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32078
Ancients
ATTICA. Athens. Ca. 440-404 BC. AR tetradrachm (23mm, 17.22 gm, 6h). NGC MS 5/5 - 5/5. Mid-mass coinage issue. Head of Athena right, wearing earring, necklace, and crested Attic helmet ornamented with three laurel leaves and vine scroll / AΘE, owl standing right, head facing; olive sprig with two leaves and one berry, and crescent moon behind, all within incuse square. Kroll 8. SNG Copenhagen 31-40. HGC 4, 1597. Captivating glittery surfaces.
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32079
Ancients
ATTICA. Athens. Ca. 440-404 BC. AR tetradrachm (24mm, 17.22 gm, 1h). NGC MS 5/5 - 4/5. Mid-mass coinage issue. Head of Athena right, wearing earring, necklace, and crested Attic helmet ornamented with three laurel leaves and vine scroll / AΘE, owl standing right, head facing; olive sprig with two leaves and one berry, and crescent moon behind, all within incuse square. Kroll 8. SNG Copenhagen 31-40. HGC 4, 159. Bright, glittering surfaces.
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32080
Ancients
ATTICA. Athens. Ca. 440-404 BC. AR tetradrachm (25mm, 17.22 gm, 11h). NGC MS 5/5 - 4/5. Mid-mass coinage issue. Head of Athena right, wearing earring, necklace, and crested Attic helmet ornamented with three laurel leaves and vine scroll / AΘE, owl standing right, head facing; olive sprig with two leaves and one berry, and crescent moon behind, all within incuse square. Kroll 8. SNG Copenhagen 31-40. HGC 4, 1597. Mesmerizingly luminous example.
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32081
Ancients
ATTICA. Athens. Ca. 440-404 BC. AR tetradrachm (26mm, 17.22 gm, 4h). NGC MS 5/5 - 4/5. Mid-mass coinage issue. Head of Athena right, wearing earring, necklace, and crested Attic helmet ornamented with three laurel leaves and vine scroll / AΘE, owl standing right, head facing; olive sprig with two leaves and one berry, and crescent moon behind, all within incuse square. Kroll 8. SNG Copenhagen 31-40. HGC 4, 1597. Perfectly centered and fantastic backlight luster.
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32082
Ancients
ATTICA. Athens. Ca. 440-404 BC. AR tetradrachm (25mm, 17.20 gm, 7h). NGC MS 5/5 - 4/5. Mid-mass coinage issue. Head of Athena right, wearing earring, necklace, and crested Attic helmet ornamented with three laurel leaves and vine scroll / AΘE, owl standing right, head facing; olive sprig with two leaves and one berry, and crescent moon behind, all within incuse square. Kroll 8. SNG Copenhagen 31-40. HGC 4, 1597. Handsome silky surfaces.
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32083
Ancients
ATTICA. Athens. Ca. 440-404 BC. AR tetradrachm (25mm, 17.20 gm, 6h). NGC MS 5/5 - 4/5. Mid-mass coinage issue. Head of Athena right, wearing earring, necklace, and crested Attic helmet ornamented with three laurel leaves and vine scroll / AΘE, owl standing right, head facing; olive sprig with two leaves and one berry, and crescent moon behind, all within incuse square. Kroll 8. SNG Copenhagen 31-40. HGC 4, 1597. Mirror-like surfaces on a gunmetal flan.
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32084
Ancients
ATTICA. Athens. Ca. 440-404 BC. AR tetradrachm (24mm, 17.18 gm, 7h). NGC MS 4/5 - 4/5. Mid-mass coinage issue. Head of Athena right, wearing earring, necklace, and crested Attic helmet ornamented with three laurel leaves and vine scroll / AΘE, owl standing right, head facing; olive sprig with two leaves and one berry, and crescent moon behind, all within incuse square. Kroll 8. SNG Copenhagen 31-40. HGC 4, 1597. Truly a stunning piece in hand; this coin has an even gunmetal toning wit... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32085
Ancients
ATTICA. Athens. Ca. 440-404 BC. AR tetradrachm (25mm, 17.18 gm, 1h). NGC Choice AU 5/5 - 4/5, Full Crest. Mid-mass coinage issue. Head of Athena right, wearing earring, necklace, and crested Attic helmet ornamented with three laurel leaves and vine scroll / AΘE, owl standing right, head facing; olive sprig with two leaves and one berry, and crescent moon behind, all within incuse square. Kroll 8. SNG Copenhagen 31-40. HGC 4, 1597. Sparkling surfaces pull the eye to the desirable Full ... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32086
Ancients
ATTICA. Athens. Ca. 2nd-1st centuries BC. AR tetradrachm (29mm, 16.82 gm, 11h). NGC AU 5/5 - 4/5, edge chip. New Style coinage, ca. 131/0 BC(?), 10th month, Antiochus, Caraichus, and Eynom-, magistrates. Head of Athena right, wearing triple-crested Attic helmet decorated with aphlaston, Pegasus above undecorated upturned cheek flap, protomes of four horses above visor / A-ΘE / ANTI-OXOΣ / KAΡA / IXOΣ / EΥN / OM, owl standing facing on overturned amphora inscribed with I (month); eleph... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32121
Ancients
IONIA. Erythrae. Mid-4th-early 3rd century BC. AR tetradrachm (25mm, 15.04 gm, 3h). NGC VF 5/5 - 3/5, brushed. Head of Heracles right, wearing lion skin headdress, paws tied before neck / EPY, club and bow in bowcase; owl standing right in left field, head facing, wings closed, ΠEΛOΠIΔHΣ (magistrate name) between, TΣ monogram in right field. SNG Copenhagen -, cf. 580-581 (drachm). Lovely bright fields and attractive toning.
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2185
Attica, Athens.
Tetradrachm, Civic mint circa 510-500/490, AR 26 mm, 16.85 g. Head of Athena r., wearing earring and crested Attic helmet decorated with tiny spiral on the back of the bowl. Rev. AΘE Owl standing r., head facing; in r. field, olive sprig. All within incuse square. Seltman Group L, 328. Svoronos pl. 6, 7.
Extremely rare and an issue of great importance. A portrait of enchanting beauty
of superb archaic style struck in high relief. Lovely light iridescent tone,
obverse s... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2186
Attica, Athens.
Tetradrachm circa 478, AR 22 mm, 17.18 g. Head of Athena r., wearing crested Athenian helmet and disc earring. Rev. ΑΘΕ Owl, with closed wings, standing r. with head facing; in upper field l., olive sprig with berry and two leaves; all within partially incuse square. Svoronos pl. 8, 4. Seltman 413. Starr 8.
Very rare and in unusually fine condition for this difficult issue. Of fine
Archaic style, almost invisible traces of overstriking on obverse,
otherwise good very f... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2187
Attica, Athens.
Tetradrachm circa 465, AR 24 mm, 17.20 g. Head of Athena r., wearing crested Attic helmet decorated with spiral palmette and three olive leaves. Rev. ΑΘΕ Owl standing r., with closed wings, head facing; behind, olive sprig with one berry and crescent. All within incuse square. Seltman 440. Svoronos pl. 9, 10. SNG Berry 644. Starr, Group IV, 125.
A portrait of wonderful style and a magnificent iridescent tone.
Virtually as struck and almost Fdc
Privately purchased from... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2213
Islands off Troas, Tenedos.
Tetradrachm circa 100-70, AR 32 mm, 15.76 g. Janiform head of a laureate male and diademed female. Rev. ΤΕΝΕΔΙΩΝ Labrys; below, monogram and bunch of grapes – owl standing l. All within laurel wreath. SNG von Aulock 1590. de Callataÿ, Studies Price, 114 (this coin).
Struck on a very broad flan and with a light old cabinet tone.
Minor marks, otherwise good very fine
Ex Numismatica Wien IV, 1974, 149; Vecchi Fixed Priced List 12, 29; Sotheby's October 1992, 1... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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The Coin Cabinet Ltd. - Ancients Auction 9, Lot 7
Good Very Fine | ANCIENT GREECE. ATTICA, ATHENS.
Silver tetradrachm, circa 440-404 BC.
Mid-mass coinage issue. Obv: Athena head right, wearing crested Attic helmet ornamented with three olive leaves, round earring and pearl necklace. Rev: ΑΘΕ, owl standing right, head facing; behind, olive sprig and crescent; all within incuse square.Good Very Fine.
Reference: Kroll-8; HGC 4-1597.
Provenance: From the collection of a numismatic photographer; ex Roma Numismatics, E-Sale 103 (24/11/2022), lo... | 2 May 2024 | 320 GBP | |
The Coin Cabinet Ltd. - Ancients Auction 9, Lot 8
Good Very Fine; test cut | ANCIENT GREECE. ATTICA, ATHENS.
Silver tetradrachm, circa 440-404 BC.
Mid-mass coinage issue. Obv: Athena head right, wearing crested Attic helmet ornamented with three olive leaves, round earring and pearl necklace. Rev: ΑΘΕ, owl standing right, head facing; behind, olive sprig and crescent; all within incuse square.Good Very Fine; test cut.
Reference: Kroll-8; HGC 4-1597.
Provenance: From the collection of a numismatic photographer; ex Roma Numismatics, E-Sale ... | 2 May 2024 | 330 GBP | |
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Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 561, Lot 99
ATTICA, Athens. Circa 454-404 BC. AR Tetradrachm (24mm, 17.20 g, 7h). Helmeted head of Athena right, with frontal eye / Owl standing right, head facing, closed tail feathers; olive spray and crescent to left; all within incuse square. Kroll 8; HGC 4, 1597. Lustrous, a few hairlines, a touch off center. EF.
Estimate: 600 USD... | 1 May 2024 | 1,600 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 561, Lot 100
ATTICA, Athens. Circa 454-404 BC. AR Tetradrachm (23.5mm, 17.17 g, 4h). Helmeted head of Athena right, with frontal eye / Owl standing right, head facing, closed tail feathers; olive spray and crescent to left; all within incuse square. Kroll 8; HGC 4, 1597. Faintly toned. EF. Well centered with much of the crest visible.
Estimate: 400 USD... | 1 May 2024 | 750 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 561, Lot 101
ATTICA, Athens. Circa 454-404 BC. AR Tetradrachm (24mm, 17.19 g, 2h). Helmeted head of Athena right, with frontal eye / Owl standing right, head facing, closed tail feathers; olive spray and crescent to left; all within incuse square. Kroll 8; HGC 4, 1597. Lightly toned, underlying luster, a little die wear on obverse. Near EF.
Ex Ponterio 86 (4 April 1997), lot 1481.
Estimate: 400 USD... | 1 May 2024 | 650 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 561, Lot 102
ATTICA, Athens. Circa 454-404 BC. AR Tetradrachm (22mm, 17.17 g, 7h). Contemporary imitation. Helmeted head of Athena right, with frontal eye / Owl standing right, head facing, closed tail feathers; olive spray and crescent to left; all within incuse square. For prototype: cf. Kroll 8; cf. HGC 4, 1597. A little off center on obverse, die shift on reverse. Near EF.
Estimate: 300 USD... | 1 May 2024 | 650 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 561, Lot 103
ATTICA, Athens. Circa 454-404 BC. AR Tetradrachm (24mm, 16.73 g, 10h). Contemporary imitation(?). Helmeted head of Athena right, with frontal eye / Owl standing right, head facing, closed tail feathers; olive spray and crescent to left; all within incuse square. Kroll 8; HGC 4, 1597. Find patina, some cleaning scratches, test cut on obverse. VF.
Estimate: 200 USD... | 1 May 2024 | 375 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 561, Lot 104
ATTICA, Athens. Circa 165-42 BC. AR Tetradrachm (28mm, 16.26 g, 11h). New Style coinage. Miki–, and Theophra–, magistrates. Struck 137/6 BC. Helmeted head of Athena Parthenos right / Owl standing right, head facing, on amphora; magistrates' names in fields; to right, Nike driving fast quadriga right; [letter] on amphora, AP below; all within wreath. Cf. Thompson 315g; HGC 4, 1602. Bright, rough surfaces, scratches, double struck on reverse. Good Fine.
Estimate: 150 USD... | 1 May 2024 | 350 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 561, Lot 105
ATTICA, Athens. Circa 165-42 BC. AR Tetradrachm (28mm, 16.34 g, 12h). New Style coinage. Niketes, Dionysios, and Embi-, magistrates. Struck 97/6 BC. Helmeted head of Athena Parthenos right / Owl standing right, head facing, on amphora; magistrates' names in fields; gorgoneion to right; M on amphora, MH below; all within wreath. Thompson 958a (same obv. die); HGC 4, 1602. Toned, light scratch on obverse, slight doubling on reverse. Good VF.
Estimate: 500 USD... | 1 May 2024 | 850 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 561, Lot 138
TROAS, Ilion. Circa 185-50 BC. AR Tetradrachm (36.5mm, 12.61 g, 12h). Eudemos, president of the aonothetai. Helmeted head of Athena right / The Palladion: Athena Ilias standing right, holding distaff and filleted spear; monogram to inner left; to inner right, owl standing right, head facing. Ellis-Evans dies O6/R18; Bellinger –. Toned, patches of find patina, extensive cleaning scratches. VF. NOT SUITABLE FOR ENCAPSULATION.
Estimate: 500 USD... | 1 May 2024 | 425 USD | |
Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG - Online Auction 209 | Silver, Lot 71
Attica. Athens circa 454-404 BC.
Tetradrachm AR
25 mm, 17,19 g
Helmeted head of Athena right, with frontal eye / AΘE, Owl standing right, head facing; olive spray and crescent to left; all within incuse square.
Very Fine
Kroll 8; HGC 4, 1597.
Athena, in Greek mythology, is one of the twelve Olympian deities and the daughter of Zeus, the king of the gods. She is often referred to as the goddess of wisdom, courage, warfare, strategy, and crafts. Athena is typically depicted wearing armor a... | 28 Apr 2024 | 300 EUR | |
Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG - Online Auction 209 | Silver, Lot 72
Attica. Athens circa 454-404 BC.
Tetradrachm AR
24 mm, 17,19 g
Helmeted head of Athena right, with frontal eye / AΘE, Owl standing right, head facing; olive spray and crescent to left; all within incuse square.
Nearly Mint State
Kroll 8; HGC 4, 1597.
Starting price: 500 EUR... | 28 Apr 2024 | 750 EUR | |
Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG - Online Auction 209 | Silver, Lot 73
Attica. Athens circa 454-404 BC.
Tetradrachm AR
25 mm, 17,22 g
Head of Athena to right, wearing crested Attic helmet ornamented with three olive leaves above visor and spiral palmette on bowl, round earring with central boss, and pearl necklace / Owl standing to right with head facing, olive sprig and crescent behind, ΑΘΕ before; all within incuse square.
Nearly Mint State
Kroll 8; Dewing 1591-8; SNG Copenhagen 31; HGC 4, 1597.
The Tetradrachm of Athens, minted between 454 and 404 BC, s... | 28 Apr 2024 | Unsold | |
Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG - Online Auction 209 | Silver, Lot 74
Attica. Athens circa 454-404 BC.
Tetradrachm AR
24 mm, 17,21 g
Head of Athena to right, wearing crested Attic helmet ornamented with three olive leaves above visor and spiral palmette on bowl, round earring with central boss, and pearl necklace / Owl standing to right with head facing, olive sprig and crescent behind, ΑΘΕ before; all within incuse square
Nearly Extremely Fine
Kroll 8; Dewing 1591-8; SNG Copenhagen 31; HGC 4, 1597.
Finding Tetradrachms of Athens with a full helmet's cres... | 28 Apr 2024 | 900 EUR | |
Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG - Online Auction 209 | Silver, Lot 75
Attica. Athens circa 176-175 BC.
Tetradrachm AR. New Style Coinage
33 mm, 15,90 g
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 a curvilinear ornament on the bowl / Owl standing to right, head facing, on amphora; A-ΘE across upper fields, monograms flanking, filleted thyrsos in right field; ME below amphora; all within... | 28 Apr 2024 | 200 EUR | |
Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG - Online Auction 209 | Silver, Lot 76
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 fi... | 28 Apr 2024 | 380 EUR | |
Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG - Online Auction 209 | Silver, Lot 137
Dynasts of Lycia. Limyra. Perikles 380-360 BC.
Tetrobol AR
16 mm, 2,73 g
Facing scalp of lion / Triskeles within incuse circle.
Very Fine
Müseler VIII.47-51; SNG von Aulock 4254-5.
Perikles, a towering figure in ancient Athens during its Golden Age, left an indelible mark on the city's coinage and history. As a statesman, orator, and general, his leadership guided Athens through a period of unprecedented prosperity, cultural achievement, and democratic governance. Numismatically, Perikl... | 28 Apr 2024 | 55 EUR | |
Dr. Busso Peus Nachfolger - Auction 437, Lot 153
Attika Athen
Tetradrachme 454/404 v. Chr. Kopf der Athena / Eule (Steinkauz), dahinter Olivenzweig und Mondsichel. 7h. HGC zu 1597; Flament vgl. Tf. 30, Nr. 4. 14.43 g.; 25 mm. Gutes Sehr schön Subaerat
Anders als die ebenfalls in diesem Katalog (Nr. 155) vertretene subaerate Tetradrachme, wurde dieses Exemplar nicht von offiziellen Stempeln geprägt. Der nach oben hin sich verschlankende Torso der Eule weicht erheblich von der Darstellung der zeitgenössischen, offiziellen Prägungen ab.
Est... | 24 Apr 2024 | Unsold | |
Dr. Busso Peus Nachfolger - Auction 437, Lot 186
Makedonisches Weltreich
Mazaios, Satrap in Babylonien, 331-328 v. Chr. Tetradrachme 328/323 v. Chr., Babylon. Athenakopf / Eule, links Olivenzweig mit Mondsichel, rechts Monogramm, rechts außen aramäisch: MZDK. 9h. Sunrise Coll. -; Le Rider, Alexander vgl. Tf. 7, 16 (anderes Beizeichen); Van Alfen, in: AJN 2000, Gr. IIIb, vgl. Nr. 78-79 (anderes Beizeichen). 17.22 g.; 22 mm. Feine Tönung Sehr selten Sehr schön
Ex Auktion Heritage, Chicago, 25.8.2022, 35037 (dort mit Slab und Grading: Ch Vf /... | 24 Apr 2024 | 800 EUR | |
Roma Numismatics Ltd - E-Sale 119, Lot 190
Attica, Athens AR Tetradrachm. Circa 465-460 BC. Head of Athena to right, wearing crested Attic helmet ornamented with three olive leaves above visor and spiral palmette on bowl, round earring with central boss and pearl necklace / Owl standing to right with head facing, olive sprig and crescent behind, ΑΘΕ before; all within incuse square. Starr Group V.A; HGC 4, 1596. 17.18g, 24mm, 12h.
Extremely Fine.
Estimate: 500 GBP... | 24 Apr 2024 | 1,900 GBP | |
Roma Numismatics Ltd - E-Sale 119, Lot 191
Attica, Athens AR Tetradrachm. Circa 460-454 BC. Late "transitional" issue. Head of Athena to right, wearing crested Attic helmet ornamented with three olive leaves above visor and spiral palmette on bowl, round earring with central boss and pearl necklace / Owl standing to right with head facing, olive sprig and crescent behind, ΑΘΕ before; all within incuse square. Starr pl. XXII, 1; Kroll 8; HGC 4, 1596. 17.02g, 26mm, 3h.
Good Very Fine.
Ex Roma Numismatics Ltd., E-Sale 91, 2 December 202... | 24 Apr 2024 | 180 GBP | |
Roma Numismatics Ltd - E-Sale 119, Lot 192
Attica, Athens AR Tetradrachm. Circa 460-454 BC. Late "transitional" issue. Head of Athena to right, wearing crested Attic helmet ornamented with three olive leaves above visor and spiral palmette on bowl, round earring with central boss, and pearl necklace / Owl standing to right with head facing, olive sprig and crescent behind, ΑΘΕ before; all within incuse square. Cf. Starr pl. XXII; Kroll 8; HGC 4, 1596. 17.05g, 26mm, 7h.
About Good Very Fine; pierced, with test cuts to reverse.
Estima... | 24 Apr 2024 | Unsold | |
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Roma Numismatics Ltd - E-Sale 119, Lot 193
Attica, Athens AR Tetradrachm. Circa 460-454 BC. Late "transitional" issue. Head of Athena to right, wearing crested Attic helmet ornamented with three olive leaves above visor and spiral palmette on bowl, round earring with central boss and pearl necklace / Owl standing to right with head facing, olive sprig and crescent behind, ΑΘΕ before; all within incuse square. Starr pl. XXIII 10'; Kroll 8; HGC 4, 1596. 17.18g, 24mm, 12h.
Extremely Fine; near full helmet crest.
Estimate: 400 GBP... | 24 Apr 2024 | 600 GBP | |
