★ Well struck and of lovely style ★

ATTICA. Athens. Circa 455-449 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 25 mm, 17.14 g, 10 h). Head of Athena to right, wearing crested Attic helmet decorated with three olive leaves and palmette. Rev. ΑΘE Owl standing right, head facing; to left, olive sprig and crescent; all within incuse square. Starr Group V.B. Lightly toned, well struck, and of lovely style. Faint scratches, otherwise, extremely fine.

From a European collection, formed before 2005.