CVC & Collectables presents a sharply struck and beautifully centered bronze AE Tetras from Camarina, among the most evocative civic issues of Classical Sicily. Dated to circa 420–405 BC, this compact yet powerful coinage type pairs the martial intelligence of Athena with the city’s emblematic owl—rendered here with uncommon clarity and presence. Certified NGC Choice XF, the coin is struck on a full flan with excellent centering and strong surface preservation.
Coin Highlights:
- City: Camarina (Sicily)
- Date: Circa 420–405 BC
- Denomination: AE Tetras
- Metal: Bronze
- Weight: 3.18 g
- Diameter: 15 mm
- Grade: NGC Choice XF
- Strike: Sharp, well-centered on a full flan
- References: Westermark & Jenkins 203; CNS III 33; HGC 2, 548
Obverse:
Helmeted head of Athena facing left, wearing a crested Attic helmet adorned with a wing. The portrait is finely modeled for the type, with clear facial features and crisp helmet details that underscore the high artistic standards of Camarina’s mint during this period.
Reverse:
Owl standing left with head facing forward, grasping a lizard in its talons—an unusual and visually striking attribute. The ethnic KAMA appears above, while three pellets in the exergue denote the denomination (tetras). The owl’s bold stance and frontal gaze give the reverse exceptional character for such a small module.
Collectibility:
- Choice XF with strong detail for the issue
- Full flan and excellent centering
- Classic Athena & owl pairing with rare lizard attribute
- Well-documented references across major corpora
- Desirable Classical Sicilian bronze with strong eye appeal
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