Ancient CoinsAcquired June 1, 2026

ATTICA. Athens. Circa 454-404 BC. Tetradrachm.

ATTICA. Athens. Circa 454-404 BC. Tetradrachm.

Gallery

ATTICA. Athens. Circa 454-404 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 28 mm, 17.21 g, 4 h). Head of Athena to right, wearing crested Attic helmet decorated with three olive leaves and palmette, circular earring and necklace. Rev. AΘE Owl standing right, head facing; to left, olive sprig and crescent; all within incuse square. HGC 4, 1597. Kroll 8. Svoronos pls. 12-13 passim. Sharply struck and very well centered on a broad flan. Good extremely fine.

From the collection of J.-L. Rossignol, French amateur d’art Ex Roma E-Sale 76, 5 November 2020, 112. Ex Leu Numismatik Auction 21, 30 May 2026, 155.