Ancients
ATTICA. Athens. Ca. 455-440 BC. AR tetradrachm (24mm, 17.14 gm, 11h). NGC Choice AU★ 5/5 - 4/5. Early transitional issue. Head of Athena right, wearing crested Attic helmet ornamented with three laurel leaves and vine scroll / ΑΘΕ, owl standing right, head facing; olive sprig with berry and crescent moon behind, all within incuse square. HGC 4, 1597. Exceptional dimensionality and bold toning which accentuates the crisp detailing.
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