ATTICA. Athens. AR Tetradrachm (17.19 gms), ca. 454-404 B.C. NGC MS, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 4/5. HGC-4, 1597; Kroll-8; SNG Cop-31. Obverse: Helmeted head of Athena right; Reverse: Owl standing right, head facing; olive sprig and crescent to left; all within incuse square. Struck on a somewhat compact flan, this example nevertheless offers much of Athenas portrait on the obverse, and tremendous centering of the owl on the reverse. Ex: "Parliament Collection".
