Attica, Athens, silver Tetradrachm, c. 460-454 BC, head of Athena, wearing crested Attic helmet right, rev. ΑΘΕ, owl standing right, olive sprig behind, 17.18g, 12h (Starr pl. XXII, 1). Characterful owl, test cut to reverse, very fine / better than very fine with some iridescence to reverse.
Provenance:
Bought CNG Mail Bid Sale, 19 September 2001, lot 490
Estimate: £250-350