Egyptian or Levantine(?) Imitation of Attica, Athens AR Drachm. Circa 5th century BC. Head of Athena to right, wearing earring, necklace, and crested Attic helmet decorated with three olive leaves over visor and a spiral palmette on the bowl / Owl standing right, head facing; olive sprig and crescent behind, AΘE before; all within incuse square. Cf. Van Alfen, Mechanisms, Group III; for prototype, cf. Kroll 10 and HGC 4, 1631. 3.83g, 17mm, 6h.
Near Extremely Fine; a highly attractive example with a near full helmet crest.