Greek coins
Attica, Athens. Drachm circa 500-490, AR 4.23 g. Helmeted head of Athena r., wearing earring and necklace. Rev. AΘE Owl standing r., head facing; in l. field, olive branch; all within incuse square. Svoronos pl. 7, 22. Seltman –, cf. pl. XXII, u. Gorny & Mosch sale 232, 2015, 207 (these dies).
Very rare and in exceptional condition for the issue, undoubtedly among the finest
specimens known. Perfectly struck and unusually complete, good extremely fine
Ex Roma Numismatics sale XV, 2018, 207. Previously privately purchased from Gorny & Mosch.