ATTICA. Athens. AR Drachm (4.18 gms), ca. 465-460 B.C. NGC Ch VF, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 4/5.
HGC-4, 1630; Starr-Group V. Obverse: Helmeted head of Athena right; Reverse: Owl standing right, head facing; olive sprig to left; all within incuse square. A minor edge split is noted, but an otherwise alluring and wholesome example of this earlier, smaller-sized denomination.
From the Mark and Lottie Salton Collection.
Estimate: $800 - $1200