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CICF Signature Sale 3040 9-10 April 2015
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ATTICA. Athens. Ca. 454-414 BC. AR tetradrachm (26mm, 17.18 gm, 8h). Head of Athena right, wearing crested Attic helmet ornamented with three laurel leaves and vine scroll / Owl standing right, head facing; olive spring and crescent behind; AΘE to right; all within incuse square. Kroll 8. SNG Copenhagen 31. A pleasing example of the classic "Athenian owl." Deeply struck on a broad flan, with a pleasing archaic smile and considerable luster in reverse fields. NGC Choice AU 5/5 - 4/5.
Estimate: 2500-3200 USD
ATTICA. Athens. Ca. 454-414 BC. AR tetradrachm (26mm, 17.18 gm, 8h). Head of Athena right, wearing crested Attic helmet ornamented with three laurel leaves and vine scroll / Owl standing right, head facing; olive spring and crescent behind; AΘE to right; all within incuse square. Kroll 8. SNG Copenhagen 31. A pleasing example of the classic "Athenian owl." Deeply struck on a broad flan, with a pleasing archaic smile and considerable luster in reverse fields. NGC Choice AU 5/5 - 4/5.
Estimate: 2500-3200 USD