Watch List notes:

ATTICA, Athens. Circa 440s-430s BC. Obol (Silver, 8mm, 0.69 g 11). Head of Athena to right, wearing crested Attic helmet adorned with olive leaves and palmette turned upwards. Rev. ΑΘΕ Owl standing to right, head facing the viewer; to left, olive sprig and crescent moon; all within incuse square. Agora 13. Cf. Svoronos pl. 10, 46. A very well struck and well toned example, with a remarkable obverse. Gash on the reverse, probably made when found, otherwise, extremely fine.


From an American collection.