Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
January 2022 NYINC Auction 14-16 Jan 2022
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ATTICA. Athens. AR Tetradrachm (17.10 gms), ca. 454-404 B.C. NGC AU, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 3/5.
HGC-4, 1597; Kroll-8; SNG Cop-31. Obverse: Helmeted head of Athena right; Reverse: Owl standing right, head facing; olive sprig and crescent to left; all within incuse square. Despite being produced on an oddly shaped flan, this example of the popular type is well struck in high relief and the surfaces retain a light gray color despite some cracking on the flan. A nearly complete crest is present.
From the Mark and Lottie Salton Collection.
Estimate: $800 - $1200
HGC-4, 1597; Kroll-8; SNG Cop-31. Obverse: Helmeted head of Athena right; Reverse: Owl standing right, head facing; olive sprig and crescent to left; all within incuse square. Despite being produced on an oddly shaped flan, this example of the popular type is well struck in high relief and the surfaces retain a light gray color despite some cracking on the flan. A nearly complete crest is present.
From the Mark and Lottie Salton Collection.
Estimate: $800 - $1200