CNG 84, Lot: 458. Estimate $3000. Sold for $4200. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ATTICA, Athens. Circa 454-404 BC. AR Tetradrachm (24mm, 17.11 g, 7h). Struck circa 440-420 BC. Helmeted head of Athena right / Owl standing right, head facing; olive sprig and crescent behind; all within incuse square. Flament group II, 18/h; Kroll 8; SNG Copenhagen 31. Near EF, toned. Well centered and struck with a compact die on a broad flan. Rare with nearly full crest.

From the Patrick H.C. Tan Collection.