Attica, Athens. Silver Tetradrachm (14.5g), ca. 465-455 BC. Early transitional style. Light weight specimen. Head of Athena right, wearing crested Attic helmet, the crest box ornamented with chevron pattern. Reverse: AΘE, owl standing right with closed wings, head facing; olive sprig with two leaves, one berry and cresent moon behind; all within incuse square. HGC 4, 1597; Starr Group IV/V. Untoned. Nice compact style and well centered. Struck in very high relief. A lovely example of the earlier style. Almost Uncirculated. Estimated Value $750 - UP
Ex Tareq Hani Collection.