Athena Owl Tetradrachm Transitional Period

Attica, Athens AR Tetradrachm

Obv. Head of Athena to right, wearing crested Attic helmet ornamented with three olive leaves above visor and spiral palmette on bowl, round earring with central boss, and pearl necklace.

Rev. Owl standing to right with head facing, olive sprig and crescent behind, ΑΘΕ before; all within incuse square.

Mint: Attica, ca. 454-404 BC.

17.11g

SNG Copenhagen; Kroll 8; HGC 4, 1597.

Near extremely fine, very attractive piece.