ATTICA. Athens. Circa 449-404 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 29 mm, 17.13 g, 8 h), c. 440-430. Head of Athena to right, wearing crested Attic helmet adorned with three olive leaves and palmette, round earring and pearl necklace. Rev. AΘE Head of Athena to right, wearing crested Attic helmet adorned with three olive leaves and palmette, round earring and pearl necklace. Agora 8. Dewing 1596 ff. Svoronos pl. 13, 21 ff. Nicely toned, and with a splendid reverse. Obverse seriously off struck, otherwise, extremely fine.
From a European collection, formed before 2005.