Ancients
ATTICA. Athens. Ca. 440-404 BC. AR tetradrachm (24mm, 17.18 gm, 8h). NGC Choice AU 5/5 - 3/5. Mid-mass coinage issue. Head of Athena right, wearing earring and crested Attic helmet ornamented with three laurel leaves and vine scroll with two sprays, the end pointing above her ear / 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. Areas of deep blue violet toning on lustrous surfaces.
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Estimate: 1000-1500 USD