Experts in Coins & Medals

ATTICA. Athens. Circa 449-404 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 24 mm, 17.22 g, 9 h), c. 430s. Head of Athena to right, wearing crested Attic helmet adorned with three olive leaves and a palmette, a disc earring and a pearl necklace. Rev. ΑΘΕ Owl standing right, head facing; behind, olive spray and crescent moon; all within an incuse square. HGC 4, 1597. Kroll 8. SNG Copenhagen 31. Svoronos pl. 14, 13. Attractively toned and well-centered, with Athena's helmet crest fully visible. Nearly extremely fine.

KINGS OF CHARACENE. Maga(?), circa 195-215 AD. Tetradrachm (Bronze, 25 mm, 15.85 g, 12 h), Charax-Spasinu. Diademed and draped bust of Maga (?) to right, wearing tiara; before, legend in Aramaic. Rev. Bearded head to right; around, legend in Aramaic. Alram 510. Klose & Müseler 7/15. Rough surfaces, otherwise, very fine.