ATTICA. Athens. Ca. 440-404 BC. AR tetradrachm (23mm, 17.16 gm, 7h). NGC Choice AU 4/5 - 3/5, Full Crest, countermark. Mid-mass coinage issue. Head of Athena right, wearing crested Attic helmet ornamented with three laurel leaves and vine scroll / AΘE, owl standing right, head facing; olive sprig and crescent moon behind, all within incuse square. HGC 4, 1597. SNG Copenhagen 31-40. Kroll 8. Especially appealing example with not only a full crest, but also a countermark, which is rare to find on these issues.

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