Athena / Owl
Athens (Attica) - Tetradrachm (4 Drachm)
Description
Obverse: Head of Athena right, wearing crested Attic helmet decorated with three olive leaves and palmette.
Reverse: Owl standing right with head facing; closed tail feathers; olive spray and crescent to left; AΘE right; all within incuse square.
It has an attractive deep iridescent tone, that is unfortunately not replicated in the pictures at all. Honestly though, not sure if I really wanted an owl tetradrachm. I mostly collect fractionals (and from Sicily espescially) so this is a bit random. Mostly just bought it as everyone buys an owl tetradrachm, but it is a great specimen.
Details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Composition | Silver |
| Issuer | Athens |
| Ruling Authority | Unknown |
| Period of Issue | 454 BC - 404 BC |
| Weight | 17.9 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Orientation | ↑↑ 10h |
| Denomination | 1 Tetradrachm |
| Standard | Attic Drachm |
| References | Kroll #8; HGC 4 #1597 |
Provenance
| Location | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Classical Numismatic Group, Electronic Auction 573 - Lot 200 | Oct 23, 2024 |
| United States | Lelouch Collection | Current |