| Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG > Online Auction 209 | Silver | Auction date: 28 April 2024 |
| Lot number: 74 Price realized: 900 EUR (Approx. 964 USD) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on  |
| Lot description: Attica. Athens circa 454-404 BC. Tetradrachm AR 24 mm, 17,21 g Head of Athena to right, wearing crested Attic helmet ornamented with three olive leaves above visor and spiral palmette on bowl, round earring with central boss, and pearl necklace / Owl standing to right with head facing, olive sprig and crescent behind, ΑΘΕ before; all within incuse square Nearly Extremely Fine Kroll 8; Dewing 1591-8; SNG Copenhagen 31; HGC 4, 1597. Finding Tetradrachms of Athens with a full helmet's crest is challenging due to the wear and tear of circulation and the minting process itself, which often resulted in incomplete or unevenly struck designs. Additionally, the precise depiction of such intricate details as a full crest demanded exceptional skill, making fully detailed examples rare and highly sought after by collectors Starting price: 700 EUR |  |
