ATTICA. Athens. Ca. 440-404 BC. AR tetradrachm (26mm, 17.22 gm, 1h). NGC MS 5/5 - 5/5. Mid-mass coinage issue. Head of Athena right, wearing earring, necklace, and crested Attic helmet ornamented with three laurel leaves and vine scroll / AΘE, owl standing right, head facing; olive sprig with two leaves and one berry, and crescent moon behind, all within incuse square. Kroll 8. SNG Copenhagen 31-40. HGC 4, 1597. Delightfully bright fields contribute an ethereal atmosphere around the sharp devices.
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