Greece. Attica, Athens, Tetradrachm ca. 454-404 BC

Greece. Attica. Athens. Tetradrachm ca. 454-404 BC. Silver 17.01 g.; 25.44 mm.
Obverse: Head of Athena to right, wearing crested Attic helmet ornamented with three olive leaves above visor and spiral palmette on bowl, round earring with central boss, and pearl necklace //
Reverse: Owl standing right, head facing; behind, crescent and olive sprig with berry; before, legend AΘE; all within incuse square. Reverse capiton: ΑΘΕ

HGC: 4-1597.

Nice specimen, almost the entire crest of the helmet is visible. Nice deep grey patina on the reverse. Small hollow in the nose, possibly due to metal testing by a money changer.
Almost uncirculated AU 50-53