Attica, Athens, tetradrachm, c. 440-404 BC, mid-mass coinage issue, head of Athena r., wearing earring, necklace, and crested Attic helmet ornamented with three laurel leaves and vine scroll, rev. AΘE, owl standing r., head facing, olive sprig with two leaves and one berry, and crescent moon behind, all within incuse square, wt. 17.25gms. (SNG Copenhagen 31-40; Kroll 8), struck on a broad flan giving a broad crest of the helmet, with light toning around the devices with lustrous fields and hints of golden hues, a lovely example, extremely fine
(900-1000 GBP)