ATTICA. Athens. Circa 449-404 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 25 mm, 17.08 g, 3 h), later 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. 15, cf. 37. A very attractive piece, toned, very well-centered on a broad flan and with a delightful head of Athena. Minor striking crack and some traces of uncleaned corrosion products behind Athena's head and on the edge, otherwise, extremely fine.
From an old German collection, acquired from Dr. Maly of Nomos AG in 1980, and from the collection of Dr. K. Stern, Glendining & Co., 20 November 1975.