Attica, Athens Obol Ca. 454-404 BC (No reserve price)

Attica, Athens. Ca. 454-404 BC. Obol (Silver, 9.03 mm, 0.56 g). Obv: Head of Athena to right, wrearing crested Attic helmet decorated with three olive leaves and palmette. Rev: ΑΘE. Owl standing right, head facing; to left, olive leaf and fruit; all within incuse square. Reference: Hoover, Handbook of Coins of Northern and Central Greece, type 1663. During the Classical period, Athens emerged as the leading power of the Greek world, building a vast maritime empire and becoming a major center of democracy, philosophy, art and architecture. Its wealth supported monumental projects such as the Parthenon, while its rivalry with Sparta eventually led to the Peloponnesian War and the decline of Athenian dominance. DISCOVER OUR CURRENT SELECTION Visit and follow our seller profile to explore all items offered by Logos Numismatics & Antiquities across current auctions and stay informed of new listings. IMPORTANT INFORMATION I. All items are authentic and lawfully acquired through established European auction houses; provenance is documented in our records. II. Every order includes one consolidated, signed certificate of authenticity and lawful provenance, recording each item's full attribution. III. Combined shipping is available only for items won in the same auction and settled as one Catawiki order. IV. For shipments outside the European Union, import licences, taxes, and related fees are the buyer’s responsibility. Customs delays are beyond our control.

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