303, Lot: 32. Estimate $200. Sold for $260. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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ATTICA, Athens. Circa 454-404 BC. Fourrée Tetradrachm (22mm, 15.55 g, 9h). Helmeted head of Athena right / Owl standing right, head facing; olive sprig and crescent behind; all within incuse square. Cf. Kroll 8; cf. SNG Copenhagen 31. VF, toned, bronze core shows through at several places. LOT SOLD AS IS, NO RETURNS..
PLEASE NOTE: This coin has been treated for bronze disease, but due to the plating it is difficult to determine how thoroughly eradicated the corrosion was. Bronze disease may recur in the future.