Ancients
ATTICA. Athens. Ca. 440-404 BC. AR tetradrachm (25mm, 17.20 gm, 6h). NGC AU★ 5/5 - 5/5, Full Crest. Mid-mass coinage issue. Head of Athena right, wearing earring, necklace, and crested Attic helmet ornamented with three laurel leaves and vine scroll / AΘE, owl standing right, head facing; olive sprig with two leaves and one berry, and crescent moon behind, all within incuse square. Kroll 8. SNG Copenhagen 31-40. HGC 4, 1597. A superb specimen boasting a complete portrait of the goddess and her entire helmet, as well as whispers of apricot luster throughout the devices.
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