Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
October 2022 Hong Kong Auction 3-8 Oct 2022
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ATTICA. Athens. AR Tetradrachm (17.21 gms), ca. 454-404 B.C. NGC MS, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5.
HGC-4, 1597; Kroll-8. Obverse: Helmeted head of Athena right; Reverse: Owl standing right, head facing; olive sprig and crescent to left; all within incuse square. An enticing and elegant representation of a classical ancient coin, this Athenian "owl" offers fresh metal without any evidence of handling. Meanwhile, some charming hints of champagne-olive toning accentuate the well incised devices.
Estimate: $1000 - $1500
HGC-4, 1597; Kroll-8. Obverse: Helmeted head of Athena right; Reverse: Owl standing right, head facing; olive sprig and crescent to left; all within incuse square. An enticing and elegant representation of a classical ancient coin, this Athenian "owl" offers fresh metal without any evidence of handling. Meanwhile, some charming hints of champagne-olive toning accentuate the well incised devices.
Estimate: $1000 - $1500