Athens AR Tetradrachm, c. 430s BC
Attica, Athens. AR Tetradrachm (24-25 mm, 17.18 g), c. 430s BC.
Obv. Head of Athena to right, wearing disc earring, pearl necklace and a crested Attic helmet adorned with three olive leaves and a spiral palmette.
Rev. ΑΘΕ, Owl standing to right, head facing the viewer; to left, olive sprig and crescent moon; all within incuse square.
Agora 8a-8b; Svoronos, Trésor pls. 12-13 passim.
Good extremely fine.