Lot 20: ATTICA. Athens. After 449 BC. AR Tetradrachm.

AUCTION: Sale 239

Description

ATTICA. Athens. After 449 BC. AR Tetradrachm (23mm - 15.64 g). Helmeted head of Athena right / Owl standing right, head facing; olive sprig and crescent behind; all within an incuse square. Kroll 8; Dewing 1591; SNG Copenhagen 31. Decent VF with some deposits on both sides.

An unusually light flan that shows no signs of being a fourré and appears to be 100% authentic.

Lot Details

Offered By: VAuctions
Lot #: 20
Listing #: 231916
Closed: Thursday, January 7, 2010 4:38:00 PM CT
Estimate: $400

Sold Winning Bid: $320
4 Bid(s)

Description

ATTICA. Athens. After 449 BC. AR Tetradrachm (23mm - 15.64 g). Helmeted head of Athena right / Owl standing right, head facing; olive sprig and crescent behind; all within an incuse square. Kroll 8; Dewing 1591; SNG Copenhagen 31. Decent VF with some deposits on both sides.

An unusually light flan that shows no signs of being a fourré and appears to be 100% authentic.

Lot Details

Offered By: VAuctions
Lot #: 20
Listing #: 231916
Closed: Thursday, January 7, 2010 4:38:00 PM CT
Estimate: $400