ATTICA. Athens. Circa 467-465 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 25 mm, 16.25 g, 9 h). Head of Athena to right, wearing crested Attic helmet adorned with three olive leaves and palmette, disc earring and pearl necklace. Rev. ΑΘΕ Owl standing right, with a small, three-pointed tail, feet close together, and head facing; behind, olive spray and crescent moon; all within incuse square. HGC 4, 1593. Starr Group II.C. Porosity, cleaning scratches and light smoothing, otherwise, fine.
From the Trausnitz Collection, acquired on 12 December 2005.