Attica, Athens Tetradrachm 454-404 B.C. - Athena und AΘE Eule

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Attic Athenian silver tetradrachm from circa 454–404 BC, weighing 17.11 g, with Athena wearing an Attic helmet on the obverse and an owl with an olive sprig, crescent and ΑΘΕ inscription on the reverse, which has test cuts.

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Attica – Athens – Tetradrachm 454–404 BC Athena and Owl

Obverse (Avers): Head of Athena with Attic helmet facing right.
Reverse: Owl standing to the right, head facing forward; next to it olive branch and crescent; ΑΘΕ inscription
Period: circa 454–404 BC
Nominal: Tetradrachm
Material: Silver (Ag)
Diameter: 24 mm
Weight: 17.11 g
Mint: Athens (Attica)
Catalog numbers: Kroll 8; Dewing 1591–1598; SNG Copenhagen 31; HGC 4, 1597
Notable features: Helmet of Athena almost fully depicted, weaknesses in the face. Test cuts on the reverse

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Attica – Athens – Tetradrachm 454–404 BC Athena and Owl

Obverse (Avers): Head of Athena with Attic helmet facing right.
Reverse: Owl standing to the right, head facing forward; next to it olive branch and crescent; ΑΘΕ inscription
Period: circa 454–404 BC
Nominal: Tetradrachm
Material: Silver (Ag)
Diameter: 24 mm
Weight: 17.11 g
Mint: Athens (Attica)
Catalog numbers: Kroll 8; Dewing 1591–1598; SNG Copenhagen 31; HGC 4, 1597
Notable features: Helmet of Athena almost fully depicted, weaknesses in the face. Test cuts on the reverse

Shipping to the USA is currently not possible due to customs considerations.
Shipping is insured. If you have any questions, I am happy to help.
This item is subject to the margin scheme under § 25a UStG. VAT is not shown separately.

Details

Era
Before 1400
Culture/region
Attica, Athens
Year/period and variation
454-404 B.C. - Athena und AΘE Eule
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Metal
AR
Condition
Ungraded
Weight
17.11 g
Number of objects
1
Theme
454-404 B.C. - Athena and AΘE Owl
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Objects sold
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