Ancients
ATTICA. Athens. Ca. 455-440 BC. AR tetradrachm (27mm, 17.19 gm, 3h). NGC MS★ 4/5 - 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. HGC 4, 1597. Starr Group V. Bold strike on bright flan with incredibly deep incuse reverse. Stunning coin in hand.
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Estimate: 2000-3000 USD