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Offline kc

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Owl from Sicily
« on: January 16, 2012, 06:36:29 am »
Here I have a nice little owl from Sicily. It is in great condition. :)


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-75435


Sicily Kamarina
AE Trias
Obv. Helmeted head of Athena left
Rev. Owl standing l., with closed wings, holding lizard in its talons; in exergue, three pellets
Mint: Karamina, 420-405 BC.
 
14mm 2.8g
 
Westermark-Jenkins 198


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kc



Offline Steff V

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Re: Owl from Sicily
« Reply #1 on: January 30, 2012, 08:23:44 am »
beautiful coin!

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Re: Owl from Sicily
« Reply #2 on: January 30, 2012, 08:50:07 am »
Have you seen the little green spot?  :-\
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Re: Owl from Sicily
« Reply #3 on: January 30, 2012, 08:55:11 am »
Have you seen the little green spot?  :-\

Is that so bad ?

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Re: Owl from Sicily
« Reply #4 on: January 30, 2012, 09:02:26 am »
It is if that is active BD.

 

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