Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
August 2021 ANA Auction 16-21 Aug 2021
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ATTICA. Athens. AR Tetradrachm (16.52 gms), 106/5 & 104/3 B.C. NGC Ch EF, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 4/5.
HGC-4, 1602; cf. Thompson-745-57. Herakleides, Eukles, and ..., magistrates. "New style" type. Obverse: Helmeted head of Athena right; Reverse: Owl, with head facing, standing right on overturned amphora; to right, Nike-Tyche standing left, extending hand over amphora; Δ on overturned amphora; all within wreath. Sporting a gunmetal gray tone, this well centered specimen presents elegant eye appeal and clear devices, all while being struck on a somewhat short flan.
Estimate: $600 - $900
HGC-4, 1602; cf. Thompson-745-57. Herakleides, Eukles, and ..., magistrates. "New style" type. Obverse: Helmeted head of Athena right; Reverse: Owl, with head facing, standing right on overturned amphora; to right, Nike-Tyche standing left, extending hand over amphora; Δ on overturned amphora; all within wreath. Sporting a gunmetal gray tone, this well centered specimen presents elegant eye appeal and clear devices, all while being struck on a somewhat short flan.
Estimate: $600 - $900