AthensNSTet

AR Athens “New Style” Tetradrachm 135/134 B.C. (16.77 gm). O: Head of Athena Parthenos wearing triple-crested Attic helmet right, within dotted border; Thompson 348g R: A theta E; ME NED; EPI; Gamma ENO; DIOD; owl standing three-quarters right, head facing, atop overturned amphora, Asclepios with snake-entwined staff standing to left in left field, B on amphora, HP below, all within laurel wreath. G: A spectacular example, well struck and perfectly centered on a broad, round flan, with beautiful iridescent toning. Extremely fine. S: Freeman & Sear