Near East or Egypt AR Tetradrachm c.5th-4th Cen. BC XF NGC

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Only $999.00 per coin

This exceptionally rare copy of an Athenian Tetradrachm was struck by the either the Egyptains or a dynasty in the Levant. A very attractive specimen.

Coin Highlights:

Near Eastern or Ancient Egyptian imitation of an Attica, Athens AR Tetradrachm 5th-4th Century BC. 16.63 grams. This coin is a period copy struck by Egyptians to compete with the Athenian Tetradrachm as a regional trade coin.

NGC encapsulation authenticates and protects the Extra Fine condition of the coin. Strike: 5/5, Surface: 2/5.

This coin has been notated with a test cut. Obverse: Head of Athena right, in crested Attic helmet ornamented with three olive leaves above visor and spiral palmette on bowl, wearing a round earring with central boss.

Reverse: "A O E", owl standing three-quarters right, head facing, olive sprig and crescent moon behind; all within an incuse square.

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