Roman Occupation Under Sulla

CNG 100, Lot: 1386. Estimate $1500. Sold for $2000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ATTICA, Athens. Circa 165-42 BC. AR Tetradrachm (28mm, 16.28 g, 12h). New Style coinage. Roman occupation under Sulla. Helmeted head of Athena right / Owl standing right, head facing, on amphora; monograms flanking, A on amphora; all within wreath. Thompson Group I, unlisted dies; HGC 4, 1777. VF, toned, flan a little irregular as ususal.

From the collection of a Northern California Gentleman. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 54 (14 June 2000), lot 593.