Lot 2317
Attica, Athens, c. 475-465 BC. AR Tetradrachm (17.19 g). Head right of Athena wearing crested helmet ornamented with three olive leaves and palmette decoration. Reverse: Small upright owl standing right, head facing, sprig of olive and crescent behind; to right, ethnic; all within deep incuse. Star IIC; cf. Seltman A284 and P359. Crest and entire nose on flan. Extremely Fine.
The mint-made flan cracks are normal for this rare early issue, and entirely caused by the wallops and care displayed in the striking procedure. The famous dekadrachms were minted close to the same time as this tetradrachm.
Estimated Value $15,000 - 20,000.
Ex Triton I (3 XII 97), lot 492.
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