Attica, Athens AR Tetradrachm. Contemporary imitation, circa 454-404 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. For prototype, cf. Kroll 8, Dewing 1591-8, SNG Copenhagen 31, and HGC 4, 1597; cf. Van Alfen, Mechanisms, Group III. 14.41g, 23mm, 1h.
Near Extremely Fine. An interesting contemporary imitation which is below the weight of an official issue but seemingly not plated.
From the inventory of a UK dealer.