Athens (Imitation)
475 - 465 BCE
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Tetradrachm
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Eastern
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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
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24mm, 17.18g
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Kroll 8; HGC 4, 1595
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Ex Leu Numismatik
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Likely an Eastern imitative. Acquired for a very low price, the owl's clown shoe feet are a plus. Horn silver present.