ATTICA
Athens. Circa 467-465 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 24 mm, 17.23 g, 2 h). Large 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 (touching the claw of his right foot), feet close together, and head facing; behind, olive spray and crescent moon; all within deep incuse square. Starr Group IV 118 var. A bold and attractive example. Obverse struck on a slightly tight flan, otherwise, nearly extremely fine.