ATTICA. Athens. AR Tetradrachm (17.21 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. Always a popular and desirable type, this barely handled Athenian owl presents a lustrous, wholly argent nature, with a bold, fairly well centered strike and solid centering.
Estimate: $800.00- $1200.00