Attica, Athens, (449-413 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.52 g), issue c.430 B.C., obv. head of Athena to right wearing ivy crested helmet, eye in profile, rev. owl standing to right, head facing, in erect posture, olive twig and crescent behind, to right, AQE, all in incuse square, (S.2526, BMC 62, cf.Starr Pl.XXII). Lightly toned, gash across owl's body, porous reverse, well centred obverse, otherwise very fine/good fine. Provenance - Ex Noble Numismatics Auction Sale 82 (lot 3893).
Estimate: 450 AUD