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LOT 2410
Ancient Greek Coins - Attica - Athens - Plated Owl Tetradrachm Imitation 4th century B.C.
Obv: profile bust right. Rev: owl with letter right. Very fine; plated with banker cut to reverse.(15.27 grams.). [No Reserve]
Provenance
Acquired Surrey Auctions, 2022.
Property of a Kent gentleman.
Footnotes
A contemporary copy or fake silver plated coin produced by a local workshop imitating a silver official issue of an Athens Tetradrachm. Fakes manufactured during the ancient Greek timeline, although inexpensive at auction, present a fascinating area to research for those collecting on a budget. TimeLine Auctions normally has a small quantity of contemporary imitations on offer for those interested in this captivating area of numismatics.
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LOT 2410
Ancient Greek Coins - Attica - Athens - Plated Owl Tetradrachm Imitation
Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
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