ATTICA. Athens. Circa 459-449 B.C. AR tetradrachm. 16.43 gm. 22 mm. Early issue. Helmeted head of Athena right, wide face / Owl standing right, head facing; olive sprig and crescent behind; before; all within incuse square. Kroll 8. SNG Copenhagen 31. Starr Group VB. HGC 4, 1596. Cf. Svoronos, Corpus of the Ancient Coins of Athens, Plate 9. Near Extremely Fine; lightly toned; minor porosity; crisp and attractive early issue.