Attica, Athens Tetradrachm 440-404BC

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Ancient Greek silver Tetradrachm from Attica, Athens, dating to 440–404 BC, weighing 17.11 g with a 27 mm diameter, obverse featuring Athena head right in an Attic crested helmet and pearl necklace and reverse with the owl standing right, ΑΘΕ inscription, olive sprig and crescent within an incuse square.

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ANCIENT GREECE. ATTICA, ATHENS.
Silver Tetradrachm, circa 440-404 BC.
Obv: Athena head right, wearing crested Attic helmet ornamented with three olive leaves, round earring and pearl necklace. Rev: ΑΘΕ, owl standing right, head facing; behind, olive sprig and crescent; all within incuse square.

Good Very Fine; minor die flaws and fiercely test cut, resulting in minor crack across obverse, attractive clear metal with soft flow lines.

Reference: Kroll-8; SNG Copenhagen-31; HGC 4-1597.
Weight: 17.11g.
Diameter: 27mm.
Die Axis: 8h.