Attica, Athens Tetradrachm 393 - 300 a. C.

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Solid silver coin from Attica, Athens, dating to circa 393–300 BC, featuring the head of Athena right with Attic crested helmet and olive wreath, and a robed owl on the reverse with olive branch and the inscription ΑΘΕ; weight 17.3 g; condition MBC+.

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Classical Antiquity Coin

Conservation MBC+ (Very Good+ Condition). Shows a partial offset of striking on the obverse that leaves out the upper part of Athena's helmet crest. Ancient countermark or period punch on the obverse profile at 4 o'clock.

Solid silver (AR) of high classical purity (Laurion mines).

• Weight (in grams): 17.3 grams (official full weight).

• Reference Se-2537 (Pi Style).

• Obverse: Head of the goddess Athena facing right, with the Attic crested helmet, decorated with a palmette floral with volutes and three olive leaves over the visor (decorative Pi-shaped structure).

• Reverse: Owl standing to the right. To the left, olive branch with two leaves, a berry and crescent moon. To the right, the inscription ΑΘΕ arranged vertically.

Classical Antiquity Coin

Conservation MBC+ (Very Good+ Condition). Shows a partial offset of striking on the obverse that leaves out the upper part of Athena's helmet crest. Ancient countermark or period punch on the obverse profile at 4 o'clock.

Solid silver (AR) of high classical purity (Laurion mines).

• Weight (in grams): 17.3 grams (official full weight).

• Reference Se-2537 (Pi Style).

• Obverse: Head of the goddess Athena facing right, with the Attic crested helmet, decorated with a palmette floral with volutes and three olive leaves over the visor (decorative Pi-shaped structure).

• Reverse: Owl standing to the right. To the left, olive branch with two leaves, a berry and crescent moon. To the right, the inscription ΑΘΕ arranged vertically.

Details

Era
Before 1400
Culture/region
Attica, Athens
Year/period and variation
393 - 300 a. C.
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Metal
AR
Condition
Ungraded
Weight
17.3 g
Number of objects
1
Theme
Greek Mythology: Owl / Goddess Athena
SpainVerified
2
Objects sold
Private

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