ATTICA. Athens. AR Tetradrachm (17.11 gms), ca. 454-404 B.C. NGC Ch EF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 3/5. Punch Mark.
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. A lovely Athenian piece with bright, clean surfaces of excellent metal quality. A tiny punch mark is noted on Athena's jawline, but the coin is otherwise impressively well-preserved.
From the Mark and Lottie Salton Collection.
Estimate: $500 - $750