ATTICA. Athens. AR Tetradrachm (17.18 gms), ca. 454-404 B.C. NGC AU, Strike: 4/5 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 pleasingly struck example, this owl type gives some underlying luster and very little evidence of actual handling. A step up from the normal owl.