Athens (Imitation)

475 - 465 BCE

  • Tetradrachm

  • Eastern

  • Obverse: Head of Athena to right, wearing crested Attic helmet decorated with olive leaves and palmette

    Reverse: AOE Owl standing right, head facing to left, olive sprig and crescent

  • 24mm, 17.18g

  • Kroll 8; HGC 4, 1595

  • Ex Leu Numismatik

  • Likely an Eastern imitative. Acquired for a very low price, the owl's clown shoe feet are a plus. Horn silver present.

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