Ancients
ATTICA. Athens. Ca. 440-404 BC. AR tetradrachm (26mm, 17.18 gm, 10h). NGC MS 5/5 - 4/5. Mid-mass coinage issue. Head of Athena right, wearing crested Attic helmet ornamented with three laurel leaves and vine scroll / AΘE, owl standing right, head facing; olive sprig with berry and crescent moon behind, all within incuse square. HGC 4, 1597. SNG Copenhagen 31-40. Kroll 8. Pleasing argent surfaces tinged with champagne undertones permeate this fully struck up example, boasting well-centered and complete central motifs.
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HID02906262019
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Estimate: 1000-1500 USD