Attica, Athens. AR Tetradrachm,449-404 BC, circa 440s-430s
Attica, Athens. Circa 449-404 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 22 mm, 17. 20 g, 7 h) , 440s-430s. Obv: Head of Athena to right, wearing crested Attic helmet adorned with three olive leaves and palmette, round earring and pearl necklace. Rev: ΑΘΕ Owl standing right, head facing; behind, olive spray and crescent moon; all within incuse square. Ref: HGC 4, 1597. Kroll 8. Attractive and nicely struck. minor old scratch on the reverse, otherwise, extremely fine.
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Attica, Athens. Circa 449-404 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 22 mm, 17. 20 g, 7 h) , 440s-430s. Obv: Head of Athena to right, wearing crested Attic helmet adorned with three olive leaves and palmette, round earring and pearl necklace. Rev: ΑΘΕ Owl standing right, head facing; behind, olive spray and crescent moon; all within incuse square. Ref: HGC 4, 1597. Kroll 8. Attractive and nicely struck. minor old scratch on the reverse, otherwise, extremely fine.