ATTICA. Athens. Ca. 455-440 BC. AR tetradrachm (23mm, 17.13 gm, 3h). NGC Choice XF S 5/5 - 4/5, Fine Style. Early transitional issue. Head of Athena right, wearing crested Attic helmet ornamented with three laurel leaves and vine scroll / ΑΘΕ, owl standing right, head facing; olive sprig with berry and crescent moon behind, all within incuse square. HGC 4, 1597. Struck from dies of fine style, the owl particularly handsome and well modeled.
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Price realized | 1'600 USD |
Starting price | 500 USD |
Estimate | 1'000 USD |