★ A very sharp reverse with a splendid owl ★

ATTICA. Athens. Circa 455-449 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 24 mm, 17.19 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 and attractive, and with a very sharp reverse. Extremely fine.

From a European collection, formed before 2005.