CNG 97, Lot: 137. Estimate $1000. Sold for $3000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ATTICA, Athens. Circa 165-42 BC. AR Drachm (18mm, 3.59 g, 12h). New Style coinage. Roman occupation under Sulla. Struck 86-84 BC. Helmeted head of Athena right / Owl standing right, head facing, on amphora; monograms flanking; all within wreath. Thompson 1335 = SNG Berry 741 (same dies). VF, toned, minor porosity, a couple light scratches under tone on obverse. Very rare Sullan issue drachm, only three examples in CoinArchives.