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Attica, Athens – AR Tetradrachm – circa 454–404 BC
Authority / City: Athens, Attica
Period: circa 454–404 BC
Denomination: Tetradrachm
Metal: Silver (Ag)
Weight: 17.12 g
Diameter: 25 mm
 References: Kroll 8; HGC 4, 1597; SNG Copenhagen 31
Obverse: Helmeted head of Athena facing right, wearing the Attic helmet adorned with olive leaves and floral motifs; a few small ancient punches in front of Athena's face, probably related to post-strike checks.
Reverse: Owl standing to the right, head facing front; olive branch and crescent in the upper left field; legend ΑΘΕ on the right; small ancient punch in the field to the right of the owl, probably linked to an ancient coin verification.
Dating: circa 454–404 BC
Workshop: Athens
Condition: TTB+. Very fine overall relief, fine details well preserved on Athena and on the owl’s plumage. Fine strike, sound metal. Small edge crack visible at the rim.
Private collection.

Attique, Athènes – Tétradrachme AR – ca. 454–404 av. J.-C.
Autorité / Cité : Athènes, Attique
Période : ca. 454–404 av. J.-C.
Dénomination : Tétradrachme
Métal : Argent (AR)
Poids : 17,12 g
Diamètre : 25 mm
 Références : Kroll 8; HGC 4, 1597; SNG Copenhagen 31
Avers : Tête casquée d’Athéna à droite, portant le casque attique orné de feuilles d’olivier et de motifs floraux ; quelques petits poinçons anciens devant le visage d’Athéna, probablement liés à des contrôles postérieurs à la frappe.
Revers : Chouette debout à droite, tête de face ; rameau d’olivier et croissant dans le champ supérieur gauche ; légende ΑΘΕ à droite ; petit poinçon  antique dans le champ à droite de la chouette, probablement lié à une vérification ancienne de la monnaie.
Datation : ca. 454–404 av. J.-C.
Atelier : Athènes
État : TTB+. Très beau relief général, détails fins bien conservés sur Athéna et sur le plumage de la chouette. Belle frappe, métal sain. Petite fissure de flan visible en bordure. 
Collection privée.



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Attica, Athens Tetradrachm 454–404 av. J.-C.

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Attica, Athens tetradrachm in silver (AR), ca. 454–404 BC, weight 17.12 g, diameter 25 mm, minted in Athens, obverse with a helmeted Athena to the right and the reverse with an owl standing to the right, olive sprig and crescent, legend ΑΘΕ.

Attica, Athens Tetradrachm 454–404 av. J.-C.

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Attica, Athens tetradrachm in silver (AR), ca. 454–404 BC, weight 17.12 g, diameter 25 mm, minted in Athens, obverse with a helmeted Athena to the right and the reverse with an owl standing to the right, olive sprig and crescent, legend ΑΘΕ.

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