ATTICA. Athens. Circa 449-404 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 23.5 mm, 17.13 g, 3 h), c. 449-445. Head of Athena to right, wearing crested Attic helmet adorned with three olive leaves and palmette, round earring and pearl necklace. Rev. ΑΘΕ Owl standing right, head facing; behind, olive spray and crescent moon; all within incuse square. HGC 4, 1597. Starr pl. XXIII, 10. Svoronos pl. 10, 16-18. An elegant coin perfectly centered and with a sharp reverse. Bang on the reverse, otherwise, extremely fine.