Central Greece, Attica, Athens (c. 500 BC), Silver Drachm, 4.09 gms., die axis 45°, archaic head of Athena right in crested helmet, rev. owl standing right, head front, /KA(TH)E/k to right, olive-spray behind, all within incuse square (cf Svoronos pl. 7, nos. 23/24; Boston 1041; cf SNG Cop. 21), very fine and rare

Details
Central Greece, Attica, Athens (c. 500 BC), Silver Drachm, 4.09 gms., die axis 45°, archaic head of Athena right in crested helmet, rev. owl standing right, head front, /KA(TH)E/k to right, olive-spray behind, all within incuse square (cf Svoronos pl. 7, nos. 23/24; Boston 1041; cf SNG Cop. 21), very fine and rare
Provenance
Purchased from M&M in 1946 for $69.75
Charles Seltman Collection