Early Classical Owl

356, Lot: 90. Estimate $1000. Sold for $2100. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ATTICA, Athens. Circa 475-465 BC. AR Tetradrachm (24.5mm, 17.13 g, 8h). Helemeted head of Athena right / Owl standing right, head facing; olive sprig and crescent to left; all within incuse square. Starr Group IV (unlisted dies); Svoronos, Monnaies, pl. 9, 8–12; SNG Copenhagen –; Dewing 1589. Good VF, toned, obverse off center.