ATTICA, Athens, (350-300 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.95 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). Toned, dumpy flan, otherwise very fine.
Ex George Mihailuk Collection, acquired from Richard Welling 18.9.2009.