★ Phrygian Athena ★

Sicily. Kamarina. AE Tetras, c. 420-405 BC. Obv. Head of Athena right, wearing Phrygian helmet decorated with wing. Rev. KAMA. Owl standing left, head facing, grasping lizard with talon; in exergue, three pellets. HGC 2 549; CNS III 39; SNG ANS -. AE. 3.39 g. 9.00 mm. RR. Rare issue with Phrygian helmet. A choice example. Superb uneven green brown patina. EF.