SH94262. Silver tetradrachm, SNG Cop 31, SNG Munchen 49, Kroll 8, Dewing 1611, Gulbenkian 519, HGC 4 1597, SGCV I 2526, Choice gVF, well centered most of crest on flan, beautiful owl, flow lines, high relief as usual for the type, edge cracks, Athens mint, weight 17.144g, maximum diameter 25.0mm, die axis 45
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; ex Numismatik Naumann auction 83 (1 Sep 2019), lot 152;
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