Sale: CNG 79, Lot: 241. Estimate $2000. Closing Date: Wednesday, 17 September 2008. Sold For $2100. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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ATTICA, Athens. Circa 465/2-460 BC. AR Tetradrachm (17.16 g, 4h). Transitional type. Helmeted head of Athena right / Owl standing right, head facing, with spread tail feathers; olive sprig and crescent behind; all within incuse square. Starr group V.B (unlisted dies); SNG Copenhagen -; SNG München 44. Good VF, toned.
From the Paul H. Gerrie Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 67 (22 September 2004), lot 572; Triton III (30 November-1 December 1999), lot 442.