Greek

Attica, Athens 

Denomination:    silver AR obol

Weight:    0.64 grams

Diameter:    9 mm

Die Axis:    5 h

Struck:    454-404 BC 

Obverse:    Helmeted head of Athena right

Reverse:    A Θ E, Owl standing right with head facing, olive sprig to left, all within incuse square

References:    Handbook of Greek Coinage (HGC) volume 4, 1665; The Athenian Agora, Volume XXVI: The Greek Coins (Kroll) 13; SNG Copenhagen 53-56

Grade / Comments:    Good Fine, porous surfaces

A beautiful tiny gem issued during the height of Periclean Athens; it would take 24 of these coins to equal just 1 of their more famous cousin - the Owl tetradrachm. 

Coins are guaranteed genuine for life.  Additionally, returns may be made within 30 days of receipt for any reason as long as items are undamaged and unaltered.