Ancient and Islamic Coins, Antiquities

ATTICA, Athens, Tetradrachm, 120-119, struck by the magistrates Aphrodis-, Dioge– and Athe–, helmeted head of Athena right, rev. owl standing right on amphora, α-θε αφρο-δισ διο-γε αθ-η around, filleted double-cornucopia to right, all within laurel wreath, 16.60g (Thompson 547a; cf. de Luynes 2090). Small striking crack at 8 o’clock, otherwise nearly extremely fine £400-£600

Provenance: Stack’s Bowers & Ponterio Auction 177 (Chicago), 30 August 2013, lot 34033