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NYINC Signature Sale 3037 Sess. 2-4 5 January 2015
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ATTICA. Athens. Ca. 454-404 BC. AR tetradrachm (26mm, 17.18 gm, 9h). Helmeted head of Athena right / Owl standing right, head facing; olive spring and crescent behind; AΘE to right; all within incuse square. Kroll 8. SNG Copenhagen 31. A pleasing example of the classic "Athenian owl." Deeply struck on a broad flan, with a pleasing archaic smile and considerable luster in reverse fields. NGC MS 5/5 - 5/5.
Estimate: 1800-2400 USD
ATTICA. Athens. Ca. 454-404 BC. AR tetradrachm (26mm, 17.18 gm, 9h). Helmeted head of Athena right / Owl standing right, head facing; olive spring and crescent behind; AΘE to right; all within incuse square. Kroll 8. SNG Copenhagen 31. A pleasing example of the classic "Athenian owl." Deeply struck on a broad flan, with a pleasing archaic smile and considerable luster in reverse fields. NGC MS 5/5 - 5/5.
Estimate: 1800-2400 USD