ATTICA. Athens. AR Tetradrachm (17.20 gms), ca. 454-404 B.C. NGC MS, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 5/5.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. Tremendously bold and resplendent, and particularly on the reverse, this unhandled example radiates with an abundance of luster glistening throughout, making this a tremendous representative of the type.
