ATTICA. Athens. Ca. 454-404 BC. AR/AE fourree drachm (15mm, 2.30 gm, 2h). Fine, core. Ancient forgery of Athenian drachm. Head of Athena right, wearing crested Attic helmet ornamented with three laurel leaves and vine scroll / AΘE, owl standing right, head facing; olive sprig behind, all within incuse square. Cf. HGC 4, 1631. Kroll 10. SNG Copenhagen 41-3 all for prototypes. Note - all of the silvering is missing, leaving only the light weight core.

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