Ancients
ATTICA. Athens. Ca. 440-404 BC. AR tetradrachm (24mm, 17.22 gm, 7h). NGC Choice MS 5/5 - 5/5. Mid-mass coinage issue. Head of Athena right, wearing earring, necklace, and crested Attic helmet ornamented with three laurel leaves and vine scroll / AΘE, owl standing right, head facing; olive sprig with two leaves and one berry, and crescent moon behind, all within incuse square. HGC 4, 1597. SNG Copenhagen 31-40. Kroll 8. Powerfully struck on exceptional flan with watery prooflike surfaces. If you are attending lot viewing for the auction this coin should be seen in hand to fully appreciate the blazing luster.
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Estimate: 5000-7000 USD