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Electronic Auction 516

Lot nuber 194

ATTICA, Athens. Circa 400/390-353 BC. AR Tetradrachm (23mm, 17.18 g, 8h).


Electronic Auction 516
Lot: 194.
 Estimated: $ 750

Greek, Silver

Sold For $ 1 500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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ATTICA, Athens. Circa 400/390-353 BC. AR Tetradrachm (23mm, 17.18 g, 8h). Helmeted head of Athena right, with profile eye / Owl standing right, head facing; olive spray and crescent to left; all within incuse square. Kroll 15a-b; HGC 4, 1598. Toned, with some dark patches on obverse, a few minor scratches. Good VF. Attractive transitional type.

Ex Heritage 232128 (14 July 2021), lot 63130 (hammer $1800); E. E. Clain Stefanelli (Demarete) Collection (Stack’s 173, 8 January 2013), lot 160.

This coin is from the relatively brief early 4th century issue that bridges the gap between the late frontal eye owls and the pi-style coinage, both of which were considerably large in scale compared to the present issue.

Closing Date and Time: 18 May 2022 at 11:04:20 ET.

All winning bids are subject to an 18% buyer’s fee.