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Lot 28: Attica Athens, New Style AR Tetradrachm / Dioscuri

AUCTION:  Sale 290 - US Sale

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  • Sold Winning Bid: $145
  • 1 Bid(s)
Description

Date: circa 165-142 BC

Obverse: Head of Athena right, in crested helmet
Reverse: Owl standing right on fallen amphora, head facing, Dioscuri to right

Attribution: Thompson 480b

Grade: Fine plus

Weight: 16.16 grs.

Measure: 29.34 mm.

Notes:
A decent tetradrachm with nothing but honest wear. This one was no doubt still in circulation right down to the time of the Caesars.

Lot Details
  • Offered By: VAuctions
  • Lot #: 28
  • Listing #: 206068
  • Closed: Thursday, November 8, 2012 3:13:30 PM CT
  • Estimate: $245