ATTICA. Athens. AR Tetradrachm (17.21 gms), ca. 454-404 B.C. NGC MS, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5.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. A great representation of this endlessly sought after type, the present specimen offers a high degree of brilliance and little evidence that it was circulated before being deposited.
