ATTICA, Athens, (393-300 B.C., but c. 350-300 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.18 g), obv. head of Athena to right wearing ivy crested helmet, eye in profile, rev. owl standing to right, head facing, in erect posture, olive twig and crescent behind, to right, **AQE* all in incuse square, (S.2537, cf.Kroll 15, BMC 144, Kraay (Coins of Ancient Athens) Pl. IV, 5, SNG Cop. 65). Nice grey tone, countermark on cheek, nearly extremely fine.
Ex Noble Numismatics with ticket, previously from Edward J. Waddell Ltd, Mail bid Sale January 24, 2004 (lot 95 part).