Tetradrachm

Athens

Obverse: Helmeted head of Athena right, with frontal eye

Reverse: Owl standing right, head facing, spread tail feathers; olive sprig and crescent behind, ΑθΕ to right

24mm, 17.18g

Kroll 8; HGC 4, 1595

This earlier type is slightly distinct from the later issues with characteristics such as the slight smile on Athena's face, the spread tail feathers, and the theta in the reverse that is slightly smaller than the other two letters. R2 rarity.

A lovely strike, especially the reverse, that photos don't capture well

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