ATHENIAN OWL Greek Tetradrachm (MA2485)

ATTICA. Athens. Circa 430-420 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 26 mm, 16,81 g). Head of Athena to right, wearing crested Attic helmet decorated with three olive leaves and palmette. Rev. AΘE Owl standing right, head facing; to left, olive sprig and crescent; all within incuse square.  Kroll 8. Svoronos pls. 15-17 passim. Near extremely fine