Rare Hellenistic Drachm

Sale: CNG 75, Lot: 295. Estimate $500.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 23 May 2007.  Sold For $575. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ATTICA, Athens. Circa 294-261 BC. AR Drachm (4.18 g, 8h). Helmeted head of Athena right / Owl standing right, head facing; olive sprig and crescent behind. Kroll 24; cf. SNG Copenhagen 84. VF, toned. Rare Hellenistic issue.