Attica, Athens New Style AR Drachm, Very SCARCE, Good Fine, 2nd Century B.C.E. SOLD

$295.00
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g1228
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ATTICA, ATHENS "NEW STYLE" AR DRACHM

HGC 4, 1635, Thompson 394, Good Fine, 17.7mm, 3.81 grams, Struck Circa. 2nd Century B.C.E.

Obverse: Helmeted head of Athena wearing triple-crested Athenian helmet, to right

Reverse: Owl standing to right on amphora, head facing, magistrates' names across fields, forepart of lion on right, all within wreath

Attractive with nice even wear. The drachms of Attica are far rarer than the Tetradrachms. Rare Magistrates on this coin.