Attica, Athens Tetradrachm ca. 454-404 BC

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Attic silver tetradrachm from Athens, circa 454–404 BC, 17.1 g and 26 mm; obverse: head of Athena right wearing an Attic helmet, reverse: owl standing right with olive sprig and crescent.

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Attica. Athens, ca. 454-404 BC
AR tetradrachm
17.1g / 26mm
Obv: head of Athena right, wearing crested Attic helmet ornamented with three olive leaves above visor and spiral palmette on bowl, round earring with central boss, and pearl necklace.
Rev: owl standing right with head facing, olive sprig and crescent behind, ΑΘΕ before; all within incuse square.
HGC 4, 1597
Detailed example in excelent condition.

Attica. Athens, ca. 454-404 BC
AR tetradrachm
17.1g / 26mm
Obv: head of Athena right, wearing crested Attic helmet ornamented with three olive leaves above visor and spiral palmette on bowl, round earring with central boss, and pearl necklace.
Rev: owl standing right with head facing, olive sprig and crescent behind, ΑΘΕ before; all within incuse square.
HGC 4, 1597
Detailed example in excelent condition.

Details

Era
Before 1400
Culture/region
Attica, Athens
Year/period and variation
ca. 454-404 BC
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Metal
AR
Condition
Ungraded
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Objects sold
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