Description

Attica, Athens Tetradrachm. Circa 460-454 BC. Late “transitional” issue.

Head of Athena to right, wearing crested Attic helmet ornamented with
three olive leaves above visor and spiral palmette on bowl, round earring
with central boss and pearl necklace / Owl standing to right with head facing,
olive sprig and crescent behind, ΑΘΕ before; all within incuse square.

Starr pl. XXIII 10′; Kroll 8; HGC 4, 1596.

17g,  24mm,

Good Very Fine, wonderful style.