=AndA= ATHENS New Style Tetrdr. - CHOICE VF+!
$455.00
Dec-04-01

   Attica, Athens, New Style Tetradrachm 121/120 BC.

 Silver Tetradrachm

Obverse: Head of Athena Parthenos right wearing triple crested Athenian
helmet, ornamented with Pegasos and foreparts of horses; all within dotted
circular border.

Reverse: Owl standing right head facing on prostrate amphora; Helios in
facing quadriga in right field; K on amphora; Greek legends left and right;
Symbols below; all within a wreath.
Sear Greek Coins, Volume 1, 2555, is estimated at 175 pounds or $250 for
an average VF. This one is better than average.

Size: 16.75 grams, die axis=11.0, flan 4.6 mm thick, 28.0 mm in diameter.

References: cf BMC-11.48,380; Th-569g; Sear Greek Coins, Volume 1, 2555
variety.