ATTICA. Athens. Ca. 475-465 BC. AR tetradrachm (24mm, 17.18 gm, 8h). NGC Choice XF 4/5 - 5/5. Early transitional issue. Head of Athena right with frontal eye and "archaic smile", hair in wavy line across brow, wearing earring and crested Attic helmet ornamented with three laurel leaves and vine scroll with two sprays, the end pointing at the final laurel leaf / AΘE, owl standing right, head facing, stubby tail; olive sprig with two leaves and one berry, and crescent moon behind, all within incuse square. Starr Group III. HGC 4, 1594. A notable example of early Athenian coinage, this piece is enhanced by its rich cabinet toning. Ex Numismatik Naumann, Auction 116 (1 May 2022), lot 272. HID09801242017 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved

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