Attica, Athens AR Tetradrachm. Circa 510-500/490 BC. Archaic head of Athena to right, wearing plain crested Attic helmet, round earring with central boss and pearl necklace / Owl standing to right with head facing, olive sprig behind, ΑΘΕ before; all within incuse square. Seltman Group H, 304 (A-/P249) = Svoronos pl. 7, 8 (same rev. die); HGC 4, 1588. 17.44g, 24mm, 6h.
Very Fine; test cut and punch. Unusual and highly distinctive style from the first issue of 'owl' tetradrachms. Very Rare.