A choice Athenian silver tetradrachm. The famous Owl of Athena struck c. 454 - 404 BC, and features the helmeted head of Athena on the obverse and on the reverse an owl standing with name of city before and olive sprig over shoulder. (23mm, 16.61g). In nice condition with attractive toning. Ex Epshtein collection, Berkeley, CA.

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