Lot 1998

Sale 47 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes

Attica, Athens, (449-413 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.58 grams), obv. head of Athena to right wearing ivy crested helmet, rev. owl standing to right head facing, in erect posture, olive twig and crescent behind, to right AYE before all in incuse square, (S.2526; BMC 62). Some surface porosity on cheek, otherwise nearly extremely fine.