ATTICA. Athens. 449-404 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 25 mm, 17.06 g, 11 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; all within incuse square. HGC 4, 1597. Kroll 8. SNG Copenhagen 31. Toned. Light porosity, otherwise, good very fine.

From the Collection of Prof. James M. Collier, acquired from Edward Waddell in 2007.

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