A Run of Choice Classical Athens Tetradrachms

CNG 96, Lot: 354. Estimate $1000. Sold for $6000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ATTICA, Athens. Circa 454-404 BC. AR Tetradrachm (24mm, 17.18 g, 4h). Helmeted head of Athena right / Owl standing right, head facing; olive sprig and crescent behind; all within incuse square. Kroll 8; SNG Copenhagen 31. Near EF, some light deposits on obverse, a couple marks on reverse. Well centered on a broad flan with much of the crest visible on the obverse.