c.454-404BC Attica Athens Owl Tetradrachm Virt. Mint State
A breathtaking example of the ever popular Athenian Owl!
Beautiful lustrous fully struck up example and a slightly larger flan
Virtually Mint State and by far the nicest example I have had the pleasure of offering!
Description
Origin:Greece
Region:Attica, Athens
Denomination:Tetradrachm
Composition:Silver
Date:c.353-404 B.C.
Obverse:Head of Athena to right, wearing crested Attic helmet adorned with three olive leaves and palmette, round earring and pearl necklace
Reverse:ΑΘΕ in left field, Owl standing right, head facing, olive spray and crescent moon behind; all within incuse square
Diameter & Weight:27mm, 17.21g
Grade: Virtually Mint State, beautiful lustrous struck up example
Provenance:N/A
References:Starr Tf. XXII, 4-7/11, Kroll 8, HGC 4, 1597.
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I have an Athenian Owl but nowhere near as good as this! Might have to upgrade, shame this is sold!