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Owl of Athena
The little owl (Athene noctua) and Athenian owl tetradrachm (reverse). 

The little owl (Athene noctua), also known as the owl of Athena or owl of Minerva, is a bird that inhabits much of the temperate and warmer parts of Europe, the Palearctic east to Korea, and North Africa. It was introduced into Britain at the end of the 19th century and into the South Island of New Zealand in the early 20th century.
Keywords: Athenian Owl Greece Athens Attica Silver Tetradrachm

Owl of Athena

The little owl (Athene noctua) and Athenian owl tetradrachm (reverse).

The little owl (Athene noctua), also known as the owl of Athena or owl of Minerva, is a bird that inhabits much of the temperate and warmer parts of Europe, the Palearctic east to Korea, and North Africa. It was introduced into Britain at the end of the 19th century and into the South Island of New Zealand in the early 20th century.

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Album name:Serendipity / Places and Things Depicted on Coins
Keywords:Athenian / Owl / Greece / Athens / Attica / Silver / Tetradrachm
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Date added:Jan 18, 2024
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Tracy Aiello   [Jan 18, 2024 at 01:45 PM]
Love the juxtaposition of the coin and the owl.
kc   [Jan 18, 2024 at 03:12 PM]
I like the Attica Owls..nice coin and a great idea of presenting your coin
Justin L1   [Jan 18, 2024 at 06:00 PM]
Beautiful!
vindelicus   [Jan 18, 2024 at 07:30 PM]
Nice idea. Great coin and a beautyful bird.

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