Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
January 2022 NYINC Auction 14-16 Jan 2022
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ATTICA. Athens. AR Tetradrachm (16.84 gms), ca. 500/490-485/0 B.C. NGC VF, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 3/5. Marks.
HGC-4, 1590; Seltman-Group Gii, 233a (A154/P187; this coin cited). Obverse: Helmeted head of Athena right; Reverse: Owl standing right, head facing; olive sprig to left; all within incuse square. Despite some marking on the surface, this remains a very collectable piece from the archaic period of Athens. Nicely struck and holding some inconsistent dark patina, this example provides originality as its appeal.
From the Mark and Lottie Salton Collection.
HGC-4, 1590; Seltman-Group Gii, 233a (A154/P187; this coin cited). Obverse: Helmeted head of Athena right; Reverse: Owl standing right, head facing; olive sprig to left; all within incuse square. Despite some marking on the surface, this remains a very collectable piece from the archaic period of Athens. Nicely struck and holding some inconsistent dark patina, this example provides originality as its appeal.
From the Mark and Lottie Salton Collection.
Ex: Cook Collection.
Estimate: $2000 - $4000