Classical Numismatic Group, LLC
Auction 90 23 May 2012
View prices realized
► Sale information
Find similar lots
ATTICA, Athens. Circa 353-294 BC. AR Drachm (14mm, 4.13 g, 9h). Helmeted head of Athena right, with pi-style palmette / Owl standing right, head facing; olive spray and crescent to left; all within shallow incuse square. Kroll –; Svoronos, Monnaies 13-5; SNG Copenhagen 67; CNG 85, 358. VF, toned, slight roughness. Exceptional for issue. Very rare.
From the Patrick H.C. Tan Collection.
In contrast to the pi-style tetradrachms, which are nearly as common as the classical period owls, the drachms of this series are quite rare, and usually found in low grade.
From the Patrick H.C. Tan Collection.
In contrast to the pi-style tetradrachms, which are nearly as common as the classical period owls, the drachms of this series are quite rare, and usually found in low grade.