Attica, Athens.
Tetradrachm, Doric style circa 510, AR 17.09 g. Helmeted head of Athena r. Rev. AΘE Owl standing r., with closed wings, head facing; behind, olive sprig. All within incuse square. Seltman 228 (this obverse die). Svoronos pl. 4, 3. Gillet 922 (this coin).
Very rare. Of superb Archaic style and with an attractive old cabinet tone.
Slightly off-centre, otherwise about extremely fine

From the Charles Gillet collection and a Distinguished Swiss Collection.