ATTICA. Athens. AR Tetradrachm (17.19 gms), ca. 454-404 B.C. NGC Ch AU, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5. HGC-4, 1597; Kroll-8. Obverse: Helmeted head of Athena right; Reverse: Owl standing right, head facing; olive sprig and crescent to left; all within incuse square. Exceedingly vibrant and lustrous, this example of an ever-popular type offers some subtle burnished olive toning around the devices. Meanwhile, the entirety of Athenas head, from her forehead and nose to her chin and truncation, is fit well upon the flan, along with a portion of her helmets crest.
