ATTICA, Athens, Tetradrachm, late standardised type, c. 440-405, helmeted head of Athena right, rev. owl standing right, olive sprig to left, αθε to right, all within incuse square, 17.16g/11h (Kroll 8; Kroll Empire, fig. 2.8; BMC Gp β, 46ff). Minor striking split at 3 o’clock, otherwise extremely fine, the portrait well-centred and of fine style £400-£500

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Ancient Coins from the Collection of the Late Robert Erskine.

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DNW Auction 189, 109 March 2021, lot 691