Attica, Athens Drachm c. 454-404 BC

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Description from the seller

Attica, Athens. AR Drachm, c. 454-404 BC (Classical period).

Weight: 4.20 g | Diameter: approx. 15 mm

Obverse: Helmeted head of Athena right, wearing crested Attic helmet decorated with olive leaves and a spiral palmette.
Reverse: Owl standing right, head facing; olive sprig and crescent behind; ΑΘΕ at right; all within incuse square.

Reference: Kroll 10; HGC 4, 1631.

Condition: Good VF. Complete owl, olive sprig, crescent and ethnic legend visible. Light toning, small flan fold at the lower edge of the reverse.

Provenance: Ex Lionel Tenby, Harland J Berk with original tag

Photographs show the actual coin, both sides, the edge and the original dealer tag.