★ Of beautiful transitional style ★

ATTICA. Athens. Circa 475-465 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 25 mm, 16.99 g, 6 h). Head of Athena to right, wearing crested Attic helmet decorated with three olive leaves and palmette. Rev. AΘE Owl standing right, head facing; to left, olive sprig and crescent; all within incuse square. Starr group IV. A lovely piece of beautiful transitional style. Good very fine.

From a European collection, formed before 2005.