Attica, Athens, AR Tetradrachm, "Athens Owl", 445-440 BC.
Attica, Athens, 445-440 BC.
AR Tetradrachm
24mm, 17.16gm, axis: 150º
Obv: Head of Athena right in crested Corinthian helmet with 4 small, upright olive leaves; beaded necklace.
Rx: AΘE to right of owl standing right; olive twig with 2 leaves and crescent moon to left.
Cf. Svoronos CAC Athens pl. 10, Cf. SG 2521.
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