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CICF Signature Sale 3046 14-15 April 2016
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ATTICA. Athens. Ca. 454-404 BC. AR tetradrachm (23mm, 17.17 gm, 2h). Early mass coinage issue, 454-440 BC. 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. HGC 4, 1597. Kroll 8. SNG Copenhagen 31. Struck in high relief from dies of pleasing style. Light mark on cheek, otherwise an attractive "owl" with golden toning overall. Good Very Fine.Ex Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.
Estimate: 1200-1500 USD
ATTICA. Athens. Ca. 454-404 BC. AR tetradrachm (23mm, 17.17 gm, 2h). Early mass coinage issue, 454-440 BC. 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. HGC 4, 1597. Kroll 8. SNG Copenhagen 31. Struck in high relief from dies of pleasing style. Light mark on cheek, otherwise an attractive "owl" with golden toning overall. Good Very Fine.Ex Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.
Estimate: 1200-1500 USD