Ancient Coins, Greek, Attica, Athens, tetradrachm (c. 500-480 BC), helmeted head of Athena r., wearing earring, rev. AΘE, owl standing r., head facing, above to l., olive-spray with berry, all within incuse square, wt. 16.61gms. (Seltman grp. C (uncertain dies, perhaps A39/P41); Asyut grp. V; SNG Copenhagen 15), darkly toned, well centred, choice very fine, very rare
An attractive example of this early issue and of superb Archaic style.
Estimate: 4800-5200 GBP