Attica, Athens. AR Tetradrachm,454-404 B.C. - great example of this type
Grade: VF+/EF- lightly toned Material: Silver Weight: 17,11 g Diameter: 23 mm Ref. : Kroll 8; Dewing 1591-8; SNG Copenhagen 31; HGC 4 Obverse: Head of Athena to right, wearing crested Attic helmet ornamented with three olive leaves above visor and spiral palmette on bowl, round earring with central boss and pearl necklace Reverse: Owl standing to right with head facing, olive sprig and crescent behind, ΑΘΕ before; all within incuse square
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Grade: VF+/EF- lightly toned Material: Silver Weight: 17,11 g Diameter: 23 mm Ref. : Kroll 8; Dewing 1591-8; SNG Copenhagen 31; HGC 4 Obverse: Head of Athena to right, wearing crested Attic helmet ornamented with three olive leaves above visor and spiral palmette on bowl, round earring with central boss and pearl necklace Reverse: Owl standing to right with head facing, olive sprig and crescent behind, ΑΘΕ before; all within incuse square