Watch List notes:

Greek Coins
Attica, Athens. Tetradrachm circa 500/490-485/0 BC, AR 17.11 g.

Description

Head of Athena r. wearing crested Attic helmet. Rev. AΘΕ Owl standing r. with closed wings, head facing; olive sprig behind. All within incuse square.

References
Svoronos pl. 4, cf. 34
Seltman, group Gi, cf. 175-178
Asyut, group IV
Condition
Very rare. A very unusual and attractive portrait of late Archaic style, light iridescent tone and extremely fine

Provenance
Hess-Divo sale 329, 2015, 72