ATTICA. Athens. Circa 454-404 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 25 mm, 16.66 g, 6 h). 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. Kroll 8. SNG Copenhagen 31. Lightly toned. Graffito on obverse; minor encrustations and attempted pierce mark on reverse, otherwise, very fine.

From the Collection of Prof. James M. Collier, acquired in NY, in 1982.

This lot is sold to benefit the Collier Prize in Ancient Numismatics offered by the American Numismatic Society.