I just won the Athens Owl Starr Group V I've been looking for. She's not the prettiest girl that was at the dance, but a lot more affordable than her sister that went for 3800 CHF. The owl is somewhat plump, so I'd say she is a V-B group. Been a good day. Now I just have to have her in my hand, and there's no telling when that might be. ATTICA. Athens. Circa 460-455 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 23.5 mm, 17.19 g, 5 h), Starr transitional type. Head of Athena to right, wearing crested Attic helmet adorned with three olive leaves and palmette, round earring and pearl necklace. Rev. ΑΘΕ Owl standing right with head facing; to left, crescent and olive sprig; all within incuse square. HGC 4, 1595. Starr Group V. Svoronos pl. 10, 1 ff. Flan fault on the obverse, otherwise, good very fine.
Nice addition, @tartanhill. Agree that it should be a Starr V-B. I like these Starr transitional owls. Look cooler than their Mass Classical counterparts.
How is your coin being shipped? Fedex is fast but expensive. If it is through USPS, figure up to 4 weeks or so.
I bought the coin through Nomos Obolos, but have not heard from them yet about payment or shipping. I have two other shipments pending on virus conditions from European houses, so, though I would like to see my owl as soon as possible, I am patient.
