| Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. > Buy or Bid Sale 227 | Auction date: 14 May 2024 |
| Lot number: 289 Price realized: This lot is for sale in an upcoming auction - Bid on this lot  | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on  |
| Lot description: 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, perfectly centered . EF Estimate: 17500 USD |  |
