Lot 4065
Attica, Athens. Silver Tetradrachm (16.75g) struck ca. 465-415 BC. Head right of Athena in crested Attic helmet adorned with spiral palmette on bowl and three olive leaves above visor, wearing round earring and beaded necklace. Reverse: AΘE. Owl standing right, head facing; to left, olive sprig and crescent moon; all within square incuse. Starr Group II.C, 69 (O62/R64); Seltman 425. Well struck and perfectly centered on sound metal
Very rare and stylistically close to the dekadrachm issues. Absolutely fabulous high relief design. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $30,000 - 40,000.
The Hunter Collection; Ex Antiqua II, 1975, Lot 6.
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