ATTICA. Athens. Circa 455-449 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 23 mm, 17.04 g, 1 h). Head of Athena to right, wrearing crested Attic helmet decorated with three olive leaves and palmette; countermark on cheek. Rev. ΑΘE Owl standing right, head facing; to left, olive sprig and crescent; all within incuse square. Kroll 8. Svoronos pl. 12-13 passim. Beautiful old collection toning. Very fine.
From a European collection, formed before 2005.