Attica, Athens Tetradrachm 149–148 BC

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Attica, Athens tetradrachm dated 149–148 BC in silver (33 mm, 15.52 g) featuring the head of Athena Parthenos on the obverse and an owl on a Panathenaic amphora on the reverse, in nearly very fine condition.

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Attica. Athens, struck 149–148 BC. Tetradrachm

Obverse: Head of Athena Parthenos to the right, with necklace and Attic helmet with three crest plumes; the helmet is adorned with four horse protomes above the shield and a Pegasos flying to the right above the brow-band.
Reverse: A-ΘE, Owl to the right standing on a Panathenaic amphora, head frontal; to the left and right of the owl the magistrates' symbols; palm tree behind the owl; letter on the amphora and below unreadable; all within an olive wreath.
Period of minting: 149–148 BC
Denomination: Tetradrachm
Material: Silver
Diameter: 33 mm
Weight: 15.52 g
Mint: Athens
Condition: Nearly Very Fine
Catalog numbers: Thompson 165 (see); HGC 4, 1602

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Attica. Athens, struck 149–148 BC. Tetradrachm

Obverse: Head of Athena Parthenos to the right, with necklace and Attic helmet with three crest plumes; the helmet is adorned with four horse protomes above the shield and a Pegasos flying to the right above the brow-band.
Reverse: A-ΘE, Owl to the right standing on a Panathenaic amphora, head frontal; to the left and right of the owl the magistrates' symbols; palm tree behind the owl; letter on the amphora and below unreadable; all within an olive wreath.
Period of minting: 149–148 BC
Denomination: Tetradrachm
Material: Silver
Diameter: 33 mm
Weight: 15.52 g
Mint: Athens
Condition: Nearly Very Fine
Catalog numbers: Thompson 165 (see); HGC 4, 1602

Shipping to the USA is currently not possible due to customs restrictions.
Shipping is insured. If you have any questions, I am happy to assist.
This item is subject to differential taxation under § 25a UStG. Value-added tax is not shown separately.

Details

Era
Before 1400
Culture/region
Attica, Athens
Year/period and variation
149–148 BC
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Metal
AR
Condition
Ungraded
Weight
15.52 g
Number of objects
1
Theme
Athena and AΘE Owl
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Objects sold
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