ATTICA. Athens. Circa 449-404 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 24 mm, 17.17 g, 8 h). Head of Athena to right, wearing crested Attic helmet with palmette and three olive leaves. Rev. ΑΘΕ Owl standing to right, head facing; behind, olive spray and crescent moon. HGC 4, 1597. Kroll 8. Cf. Svoronos pl. 17, 4. Nicely toned and attractive. Minor die fault on Athena's cheek, otherwise, about extremely fine.
From the Aletheia Collection, acquired prior to 2000.