ATTICA. Athens. AR Tetradrachm (17.21 gms), ca. 454-404 B.C. NGC Ch EF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5.
HGC-4, 1597; Kroll-8; SNG Cop-31. Obverse: Helmeted head of Athena right; Reverse: Owl standing right, head facing; olive sprig and crescent to left; all within incuse square. Very strongly impressed with the popular owl design, this coin is a very collectible example with only slight evidence of circulation.
From the Mark and Lottie Salton Collection.
Estimate: $700 - $1000