Lot 3107
Attica, Athens. 449-404 BC. AR Tetradrachm (16.96 gr). Head of Athena right wearing crested helmet. Reverse: Owl standing right, head facing AOE to right, olive leaf and crescent moon to left; all in incuse square. SNG Cop. 31.
The obverse exhibits a Philistine bank stamp-punch on the scalp edge and a Cercis (Turkey) bank chisel mark on the edge below the jaw. The reverse has a Syrian circle bank hoard stamp (not "an attempted drill hole") between the owl's legs and a star hoard stamp in the field. Very Rare. Sharpness of Very Fine.
Estimated Value $300 - 400.
Ex Charles Morgan Collection.
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