ATTICA. Athens. AR Tetradrachm (17.18 gms), ca. 454-404 B.C. NGC Ch AU, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 3/5.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. With just a hint of light wear, this attractive specimen is about as close as one can get to mint state. Highly brilliant and well centered on a broad flan, this example is a premium quality piece for its designation.
