SH75277. Silver tetradrachm, SNG Cop 31, SNG Munchen 49, Kroll 8, Dewing 1611, Gulbenkian 519, HGC 4 1597, SGCV I 2526, VF, well centered, light corrosion, porosity and minor pitting, small graffito V on reverse, edge test cuts - not as detracting as the usual cut through the owl's head, Athens mint, weight 16.643g, maximum diameter 24.8mm, die axis 180
o, c. 454 - 404 B.C.; obverse head of Athena right, almond shaped eye, crested helmet with olive leaves and floral scroll, wire necklace, round earring, hair in parallel curves; reverse owl standing right, head facing, erect in posture, olive sprig and crescent left, AΘΕ downward on right, all within incuse square;
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