Eastern Imitation with Full Crest

286, Lot: 61. Estimate $300. Sold for $1100. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ATTICA, Athens. Circa 454-404 BC. AR Tetradrachm (24mm, 16.62 g, 5h). Eastern imitation. Helmeted head of Athena right / Owl standing right, head facing; olive sprig and crescent behind; all within incuse square. For prototype: Kroll 8; SNG Copenhagen 31. Good VF. Full crest.

An unusual imitation with an elongated scroll ornament on the bowl of the Athena’s helmet.