Exceptional Archaic Obol

CNG 84, Lot: 453. Estimate $1000. Sold for $1200. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ATTICA, Athens. Circa 510-500/490 BC. AR Obol (9mm, 0.47 g, 8h). Helmeted head of Athena right / Owl standing right, head facing; olive spray behind; all within incuse square. Seltman group L, ηη; SNG Copenhagen 25. VF, light porosity. Very rare, especially with full crest showing on obverse.