Attica, Athens AR Tetradrachm. Circa 454-404 BC. Head of Athena right, wearing crested Attic helmet ornamented with three olive leaves above visor and spiral palmette on bowl, round earring with central boss and pearl necklace / Owl standing to right with head facing, olive sprig and crescent behind, ΑΘΕ before; all within incuse square. Kroll 8; Dewing 1591-8; SNG Copenhagen 31. 17.01g, 25mm, 2h.
Extremely Fine; unusually light-weight but clearly not plated - an interesting error from the otherwise strict and meticulous Athenian mint.
From the inventory of a German dealer.