Nova | Antique is a Classified-tier finish from The Phoenix Collection, simulating a wood stock and gold inlay through hydrographics and dry-transfer decals, introduced in February 2014. Live prices across Buff, Skinport, CSFloat, DMarket and other markets, plus 30-day price history and per-wear listings.
The Nova's rock-bottom price tag makes it a great ambush weapon for a cash-strapped team. It has been painted using a combination of hydrographics and dry-transfer decals to create the look of a wood stock and gold inlay.
"With age comes wisdom and stopping power" ★ CLASSIFIED
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The Nova's rock-bottom price tag makes it a great ambush weapon for a cash-strapped team. It has been painted using a combination of hydrographics and dry-transfer decals to create the look of a wood stock and gold inlay. <i>With age comes wisdom and stopping power</i>
Nova | Antique was introduced with The Phoenix Collection in February 2014 as part of Operation Phoenix, available from the Operation Phoenix Weapon Case. The wood stock and gold inlay simulation — achieved through hydrographics and dry-transfer decals — gave the Nova a museum-piece identity that played against its budget reputation.
The finish uses a combination of hydrographics and dry-transfer decals to simulate a figured wood stock and gold inlay. The flavor text — 'With age comes wisdom and stopping power' — frames the antique aesthetic as a mark of distinction rather than obsolescence.
Antique is the Classified skin in the Operation Phoenix case and one of the most respected Nova skins overall. The simulated wood-and-gold antique design is visually convincing and the Classified rarity on the budget shotgun creates an ironic premium.
Classified is the second-highest standard container rarity, with weighted drop odds of roughly 1 in 156 per case opening before exterior selection.
Antique is exclusive to the Operation Phoenix Weapon Case. That case is no longer part of the active weekly drop rotation and must be sourced from the secondary market or existing inventory.
StatTrak versions are available, tracking confirmed kills. No Souvenir variant exists.
Float range of 0.00–0.30, covering Factory New through Field-Tested. Well-Worn and Battle-Scarred are not obtainable.
One of the most beloved Nova skins and a community favorite for its antique wood-and-gold concept. StatTrak Factory New copies command consistent premium pricing, and the tight float ceiling ensures all copies remain in clean condition.
