Attica, Athens AR Tetradrachm. Circa 460-454 BC. Late "transitional" issue. Head of Athena to 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. Cf. Starr pl. XXII; Kroll 8; HGC 4, 1596. 17.23g, 24mm, 4h.
Good Extremely Fine; full helmet crest. Previously NGC graded Choice AU 5/5 - 4/5, Full Crest.
Ex Heritage World Coin Auctions, CSNS Signature Sale 3073, 25 April 2019, lot 30100 (hammer: USD 2,800).