ATTICA. Athens. Ca. 455-440 BC. AR tetradrachm (24mm, 17.09 gm, 10h). NGC Choice AU S 5/5 - 5/5. 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 and crescent moon behind, all within incuse square. Starr Group V.A, series 3. HGC 4, 1597. Deeply struck on both sides, with perfect centering on the obverse and a particularly handsome owl on the reverse.
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Price realized | 4'200 USD |
Starting price | 1'000 USD |
Estimate | 2'000 USD |