Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
January 2023 NYINC Auction 13-16 Jan 2023
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ATTICA. Athens. AR Tetradrachm (16.58 gms), ca. 454-404 B.C. NGC EF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 2/5. Marks.
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. While this Tetradrachm does exhibit a small gouge on its obverse and marks on its reverse fields, it is well-struck and pleasingly detailed, with a great portrait of Athena. The surfaces are slightly rough but display attractive pewter toning.
From the Mark and Lottie Salton Collection.
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. While this Tetradrachm does exhibit a small gouge on its obverse and marks on its reverse fields, it is well-struck and pleasingly detailed, with a great portrait of Athena. The surfaces are slightly rough but display attractive pewter toning.
From the Mark and Lottie Salton Collection.
Estimate: $300 - $500