ATTICA. Athens. Circa 449-404 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 25 mm, 17.28 g, 1 h), with an owl with a horizontally placed head: the style of the main, 'mass' issues, 430s. Head of Athena to right, wearing crested Attic helmet adorned with three olive leaves and palmette, round earring and pearl necklace. Rev. ΑΘΕ Owl standing right, head facing; behind, olive spray and crescent moon; all within incuse square. Svoronos pl. 14, 15. A bright, perfectly struck and well-centered piece of exceptional quality. Virtually as struck.