Lot 31: Attica, Athens. Ca. 454-404 B.C. AR tetradrachm.

AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 31 (Auction 346)

Description

Attica, Athens. Ca. 454-404 B.C. AR tetradrachm (22 mm, 16.74 g, 3 h). Helmeted head of Athena right, with frontal eye / ΑΘΕ, owl standing right, head facing; above and behind, olive sprig and crescent; all within incuse square. Kroll 8; SNG Copenhagen 31. Nearly full crest. NGC MS, strike: 5/5, surface: 3/5, brushed.

There is very minimal 'brushing' as noted on the NGC holder, but it appears to be confined to the grain of the crest and is hardly noticeable under 10x magnification.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 31
Listing #: 198507
Closed: Friday, March 27, 2020 4:10:00 PM CT
Estimate: $500

Sold Winning Bid: $510
7 Bid(s)

Description

There is very minimal 'brushing' as noted on the NGC holder, but it appears to be confined to the grain of the crest and is hardly noticeable under 10x magnification.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 31
Listing #: 198507
Closed: Friday, March 27, 2020 4:10:00 PM CT
Estimate: $500