ATTICA. Athens. AR Tetradrachm (17.22 gms), ca. 454-404 B.C. NGC MS, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 5/5.Kroll-8; HGC-4, 1597. Obverse: Helmeted head of Athena right; Reverse: Owl standing right, head facing; olive sprig and crescent to left; all within incuse square. An exceptionally lustrous and well centered piece, featuring a boldly struck owl on the reverse. An iconic ancient coin in an absolutely stunning state of preservation.