Attica, Athens. AR Tetradrachm c. 465-460 BC. Starr Group IV

ATTICA, Athens. AR Tetradrachm (17.12g), c. 465-460 BC. Starr IV.

The palmette is unclear due to the bankers cut but based on its tail feather being 3 distinct feathers and the hairstyle it is clearly identifiable as a Starr Group IV Athenian Owl.

Head of Athena wearing crested Attic helmet ornamented with

floral scroll and three olive leaves right / ΑΘΕ, Owl standing

right, head facing, olive sprig and crescent behind, all within

incuse square. Starr Group IV, 137. Scarce.