ATTICA. Athens. AR Tetradrachm (17.20 gms), ca. 454-404 B.C. NGC Ch AU, 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. A few minor, and fairly typical, flan cracks are noted, but this flashy and brilliant specimen otherwise stands as a tremendously alluring and attractive representative of a popular type.
