★ Attractive transitional style ★

ATTICA. Athens. Circa 455-449 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 25 mm, 17.13 g, 5 h). Head of Athena to right, wearing crested Attic helmet decorated with three olive leaves and palmette. Rev. AΘE Owl standing right, head facing; to left, olive sprig and crescent; all within incuse square. Starr Group V. A lovely example of attractive transitional style. Struck from somewhat worn dies, otherwise, very fine.