GREEK, ATTICA, Athens AR "New Style" Tetradrachm

ATTICA, Athens. Circa 168/5-50 BC. AR New Style Tetradrachm (30mm, 16.74 gm). Struck circa 136/5 BC. Helmeted head of Athena right / A-QE, owl standing right on amphora; magistrates MI-KI and QEO-FRA; Nike in quadriga right in right field, M on amphora, SW below amphora; all within wreath. Cf. Thompson 315-323 (unlisted dies). EF, lightly toned.

Submitted by Ecoli

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Jochen

[Dec 14, 2004 at 12:31 PM]

Superb! Look at the helmet, great art!

Noah

[Apr 09, 2006 at 11:16 PM]

I also collect helmet reproductions. Jochen is right, this is wonderful artistic skill at work.

IceBlueNi

[Oct 10, 2009 at 06:03 PM]

Love this coin. Great detail.

Nikos K

[Jan 10, 2010 at 06:46 PM]

This is a GREAT coin

*Alex

[Jun 05, 2011 at 07:12 AM]

Tremendous detail. Indeed a great coin.

cicerokid

[Jun 07, 2011 at 09:35 AM]

a top quality 2 magistrate end of late period New Style tetradrachm Very Happy

robertpe

[Oct 29, 2011 at 05:47 PM]

Awesome. The details on the helmet and plume really stand out.

Lloyd T

[Nov 27, 2011 at 05:58 AM]

Stunning example.

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