Attica, Athens AR Tetradrachm. Circa 490-482 BC. Archaic head of Athena right, wearing crested helmet decorated with chevron and dot pattern / Owl standing to right with head facing, olive sprig behind, ΑΘΕ before; all within incuse square. Cf. Svoronos pl. 5, 38; cf. Asyut 268. 17.74g, 24mm, 8h.
Very Fine. In unusually good condition for the issue, with a full crest. Very Rare.
Ex Roma Numismatics VII, 22 March 2014, lot 321.