Attica, Athens. Niketes, Dionysios and Embi... (magistrates) c. 98/7 BC

Attica, Athens. Niketes, Dionysios and Embi... (magistrates) c. 98/7 BC

$1,450.00

AR New Style Tetradrachm, 16.39g (31mm, 12h).

Head of Athena Parthenos to r., wearing triple-crested Attic helmet adorned with Pegasos and long tendril on the bowl, and with the foreparts of four horses above the visor / A-ΘE / NI-KH-THΣ / ΔΙΟ/ΝΥ/ΣΙΟΣ / ΕΜΒI Owl standing facing on amphora; to l., facing gorgoneion with protruding tongue; on amphora, Θ; in exergue, ΠE; all within laurel wreath. 

References: Thompson 955a (pl. 105)

Grade: Softly struck with rough surfaces. Clear images and lovely gorgon head symbol

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