Uncertain Levantine Region AR Tetradrachm. Imitating Athens, circa 5th century BC. 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. Van Alfen, Mechanisms, Group III.C.1, Fig. 14; cf. Roma e92, 711; cf. CNG e505, 279; for prototype, cf. Kroll 8 and HGC 4, 1596. 17.03g, 25mm, 9h.
Extremely Fine; near full helmet crest.
From the inventory of a UK dealer.