Attic, Athens. Tetradrachm

Attic, Athens; ca. 440 BC, Tetradrachm, 16.84g. HGC-4, 1597, Kroll-8. Obv: Head of Athena r. wearing crested Attic helmet ornamented with three olive leaves above and spiral palmette on bowl, earring with central boss and pearl necklace. Rx: Owl stg r., head facing; olive sprig and crescent behind, ΑΘΕ before. Ex PBJI Ancient Coins and Antiquities.The crest on this coin is not quite as full as the previous lot, and the coin has some wear, but is still highly desirable. EF