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Metapontum, Lucania, c. 340 - 330 B.C.
|Italy|, |Metapontum,| |Lucania,| |c.| |340| |-| |330| |B.C.|, NEWLeukippos (or Leucippus) was a son of king Oinomaos of Pisa. He fell in love with the nymph Daphne and disguised himself as a girl to join her company. When she discovered his true identity in the bath, he was slain by the nymphs. Based on this portrait, his plan was doomed from the start.

Another Leukippos, unrelated to the coin, was a philosopher in the first half of 5th century B.C. This Leukippos was the first Greek to develop the theory of atomism; the idea that everything is composed entirely of various imperishable, indivisible elements called atoms. His theory was elaborated in far greater detail by his pupil and successor, Democritus. Leukippos was born in Miletus or Abdera.
GS110591. Silver nomos, Johnson-Noe B3.15 (same dies); SNG Fitzwilliam 497 (same); Historia Numorum Italy 1576; SNG ANS 443, VF, fine style, toned, areas weakly struck, irregularly shaped flan, Metapontion (Metaponto, Italy) mint, weight 7.812g, maximum diameter 22.5mm, die axis 315o, c. 340 - 330 B.C.; obverse ΛEYKIΠΠOΣ (clockwise from above), head of Leucippus right, bearded, wearing Corinthian helmet with a plain bowl, dog (control symbol) seated left behind; reverse barley ear, stalk and leaf on right, bird with open wings on leaf, META upward on left, AMI below leaf; from the CEB Collection, Ex: Numismatic Fine Arts, Inc, Summer Bid Sale, June 27, 1986, lot 45.paul1888

01. Athens Tetradrachm.Tetradrachm, 449 - 413 BC.
Obverse: "Archaic style" head of Athena, wearing crested helmet ornamented with olive leaves and floral scroll.
Reverse: ΑΘΕ / Owl, olive twig, and crescent moon.
17.15 gm., 24 mm.
S. #2526.2 commentsCallimachus

037a Marcus Aurelius (139-161 A.D. as Caesar, 161-180 A.D. as Augustus), RIC III 0463a. (Ant.Pius), Rome, AR-Denarius, TR POT VIIII COS II, Minerva standing left, #1037a Marcus Aurelius (139-161 A.D. as Caesar, 161-180 A.D. as Augustus), RIC III 0463a. (Ant.Pius), Rome, AR-Denarius, TR POT VIIII COS II, Minerva standing left, #1
avers: AVRELIVS CAESAR AVG P II FIL, Bare head right.
reverse: TR POT VIIII COS II, Minerva standing left, holding an owl, left-hand rests on the shield, and spear rests against left arm.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 18,5-19,0mm, weight: 3,27g, axis: 5h,
mint: Rome, date: 154-155 A.D.,
ref: RIC III. 463a. (Ant.Pius), p-86, RSC 676, BMCRE 837,
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1199-1216, John, AR Penny, Struck 1207 - 1211 at Dublin, IrelandObverse: IOHANNES REX around triangle enclosing a crowned and draped facing bust of King John holding, in his right hand, a sceptre tipped with a cross pommée which extends through the side of the triangle into the legend. Quatrefoil to right of bust.
Reverse: ROBERD ON DIVE around triangle containing sun over crescent moon and a star in each angle. Cross pattée at apex of each point of the triangle and above legend on each of the three sides. Moneyer: Roberd, cognate with the modern English name of Robin.
Diameter: 18mm | Weight: 1.2gms | Die Axis: 4h
SPINK: 6228

Third issue "REX" coinage. This was the only coinage struck by King John in his own name.

John was King of England from 1199 until his death in 1216. The baronial revolt at the end of John's reign led to the sealing of the first Magna Carta, a document sometimes considered an early step in the evolution of the constitution of the United Kingdom.
John, the youngest of the five sons of Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine, was not expected to inherit significant lands which resulted in him being given the nickname John Lackland. However, after the failed rebellion of his elder brothers between 1173 and 1174, John became Henry's favourite child. He was appointed Lord of Ireland in 1177 and given lands in England and on the continent. John's elder brothers William, Henry and Geoffrey died young and when Richard I became king in 1189, John was the potential heir to the throne. John unsuccessfully attempted a rebellion against Richard's administration whilst his brother was participating in the Third Crusade but despite this, after Richard died in 1199, John was proclaimed King of England.
King John contracted dysentery at Lynn in 1216 but, just before his death, he managed to dictate a brief will. This will still survives and as part of it John requested: "I will that my body be buried in the church of St. Mary and St. Wulfstan of Worcester".
Some of King John's favourite hunting grounds were in Worcester, at Kinver and Feckenham, and he had a special affection for Saint Wulfstan, one of the two great Anglo-Saxon saints whose shrines and tombs were also at Worcester. Both Saint Wulfstan and Saint Oswald can be seen in miniature beside the head of the effigy of King John on his tomb.
Medieval effigies usually show the subject in the prime of life, however the effigy on King John's tomb is unique in that not only is it a life-like image of him, it is also the oldest royal effigy in England.
King John's tomb has been opened twice, once in 1529 and again in 1797. At the first opening it was said that John's head was covered with a monk's cowl, however it is now thought that this was probably his coronation cap. When the tomb was opened for the second time the antiquarians responsible discovered that a robe of crimson damask had originally covered the king's body but, by 1797, most of the embroidery had deteriorated. They also found the remains of a sword which lay down the left side of the body along with parts of its scabbard.
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6417 EGYPT, Alexandria. Hadrian Nome Obol 126-27 AD Neith/Athena standingReference.
Emmett 1219; RPC III, 6417; Dattari-Savio Pl. 310, 11119 (this coin); Dattari 6370 (this rev. illustrated)

Issue Saite

Obv. ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙ ΤΡΑΙ ΑΔΡΙΑ СΕΒ
Laureate head of Hadrian, r., drapery on l. shoulder

Rev. СΑΙΤ, L ΙΑ
Neith/Athena standing, l., wearing helmet and aegis, holding spear in l. hand, owl, l., in r. hand.

5.85 gr
19 mm
12h

Note.
From the Dattari collection.1 commentsokidoki

AE Drachm of Syracuse Time of Dionysus I, ca 400 BCObverse: Head of Athena facing left wearing a Corinthian helmet with an olive wreath on the bowl, inscription S Y R A
Reverse: 8-pointed Seastar between two dolphins
Calciati 62 (ref. Wildwinds) 28 mm. 34 grams

The coin has some damaged spots but overall shows the Greek love of beautiful forms. My Christmas present to myself this year.1 commentsdaverino

AMISOS (as Peiraieos) AR Drachm. EF/VF+. Hera - Owl over shield.Obverse: Head of Hera left, wearing ornamented stephanos.
Reverse: ΔΙ - AN / ΠEIP. owl, with wings spread, standing facing on shield.

Very nice exemplar of this scarce drachm, in EF/VF+ condition, really nice in hand, conserving complete details in both sides, bold reliefs and good quality silver.

HGC 7, 229. Amisos mint, 435-370 BC. 5,5 g - 18 mmMark R1

Antiochus VIII & Cleopatra Thea; owl, AE18Seleucid Empire Cleopatra Thea and Antiochus VIII 125-121 B.C. 18mm, 5.3 g. Obverse: Radiate bust of Antiochus VIII right. Reverse: ΒΑΣΙΛΙΣΣΗΣ ΚΛΕΟΠΑΤΡΑΣ ΚAΙ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΝΤΙΟΧΟΥ, owl, wings closed, facing standing on sideways amphora. SNGCop 376, Sear GCV II: 7139. Podiceps

ANTIQUITIES, Roman, Molded and cast glass bowlsFrom left to right.
1st c.B.C. - 1st c. A.D. Roman amber colored cast and linear-cut ribbed bowl, 37 ribs, the interior decorated with horizontal bands of wheel-cut lines below the rim and around the middle of the body. Some pitting and weathering, incrustations inside. 10.5 x 5.5cm.
2nd - 4th century A.D. Roman colorless (greenish) cast bowl (patella cup) with hollow tube concave base, convex sides, broad rim with two hollow tubes (not folded). Intact with light weathering on some parts, large pontil mark. 9 x 5.7cm.
c.1st century BC - 1st century AD. Roman cast and ribbed glass bowl in a pale green glass, with a wheel-cut tondo inside the bowl. Intact, with weathering and a lot of iridescence. 13 x 5cm.

Asia Minor, Mysia, Pergamon, Owl, AthenaMysia, Pergamon
AE18, 200-30 BC
Obv.: Head of Athena right, wearing Attic helmet with star
Rev.: AΘHNAΣ NIKHΦOPOY, owl with closed wings on thunderbolt
AE, 18mm, 3.29g
Ref.: SGCV II 3964
Ex Gitbud&Naumann1 commentsshanxi

Asia Minor, Mysia, Pergamon, Owl, AthenaMysia, Pergamon
AE, 200-133 BC
Obv.: Head of Athena right, wearing Attic helmet with star
Rev.: little Owl with spread wings standing on palm, ΑΘΗΝΑΣ ΝΙΚΗΦΟΡΟΥ above and below, without monogram
AE, 3.70g, 18.6mm
Ref.: SNG France 1920-4shanxi

Asia Minor, Mysia, Pergamon, Owl, Athena, Π Δ monogramMysia, Pergamon
AE17, 200-133 BC
Obv.: Head of Athena right, wearing Attic helmet with star
Rev.: Owl with spread wings standing on palm, ΑΘΗΝΑΣ ΝΙΚΗΦΟΡΟΥ above and below, monograms Π Δ below
AE, 2.51g, 17.3mm
Ref.: BMC 133, 2011 commentsshanxi

Asia Minor, Mysia, Pergamon, Owl, Athena, ΓA HM monograms Mysia, Pergamon
AE18, 200-133 BC
Obv.: Head of Athena right, wearing Attic helmet with star
Rev.: Owl with spread wings standing on palm, ΑΘΗΝΑΣ ΝΙΚΗΦΟΡΟΥ above and below, ΓA HM monograms
AE, 3.28g, 16mm
Ref.: 2 commentsshanxi

Asia Minor, Mysia, Pergamon, Owl, Athena, ΓA MA monograms Mysia, Pergamon
AE18, 200-133 BC
Obv.: Head of Athena right, wearing Attic helmet with star
Rev.: Owl with spread wings standing on palm, ΑΘΗΝΑΣ ΝΙΚΗΦΟΡΟΥ above and below, ΓA MA? monograms
AE, 3.28g, 15.4mm
Ref.:
Ex Forvm Ancient Coins Shopshanxi

Asia Minor, Mysia, Pergamon, Owl, Athena, ΣAΣ A[P] monograms Mysia, Pergamon
AE17, 200-133 BC
Obv.: Head of Athena right, wearing Attic helmet with star
Rev.: Owl with spread wings standing on palm, ΑΘΗΝΑΣ ΝΙΚΗΦΟΡΟΥ above and below, monograms ΣAΣ A[P] left and right
(the first Σ in the monogram area might be the last letter of ΑΘΗΝΑΣ)
AE, 3.01g, 16.5mm
Ref.: shanxi

Asia Minor, Mysia, Pergamon, Owl, Athena, A Π monogramMysia, Pergamon
AE17, 200-133 BC
Obv.: Head of Athena right, wearing Attic helmet with star
Rev.: Owl with spread wings standing on palm, ΑΘΗΝΑΣ ΝΙΚΗΦΟΡΟΥ above and below, monograms A Π below
AE, 3.93g, 18mm
Ref.: 1 commentsshanxi

Asia Minor, Mysia, Pergamon, Owl, Athena, A A P monogramsMysia, Pergamon
AE18, 200-133 BC
Obv.: Head of Athena right, wearing Attic helmet with star
Rev.: Owl with spread wings standing on palm, ΑΘΗΝΑΣ ΝΙΚΗΦΟΡΟΥ above and below, monograms A – A P below
AE, 2.82g, 18mm
Ref.: BMC Mysia 133, 196
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Asia Minor, Mysia, Pergamon, Owl, Athena, A PA monogramsMysia, Pergamon
AE16-17, 200-133 BC
Obv.: Head of Athena right, wearing Attic helmet with star
Rev.: Owl with spread wings standing on palm, ΑΘΗΝΑΣ ΝΙΚΗΦΟΡΟΥ above and below, monograms A PA left and right
AE, 2.48g, 16.4mm
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Asia Minor, Mysia, Pergamon, Owl, Athena, AP MH monogramsMysia, Pergamon
AE16, 200-133 BC
Obv.: Head of Athena right, wearing Attic helmet with star
Rev.: Owl with spread wings standing on palm, ΑΘΗΝΑΣ ΝΙΚΗΦΟΡΟΥ above and below, AP MH monograms left and right
AE, 3.26g, 16mm
Ref.: BMC 202shanxi

Asia Minor, Mysia, Pergamon, Owl, Athena, club, Γ Mysia, Pergamon
AE15, 200-133 BC
Obv.: Head of Athena right, wearing Attic helmet with star
Rev.: Owl with spread wings standing on palm, ΑΘΗΝΑΣ ΝΙΚΗΦΟΡΟΥ above and below, club and large Γ left and right
AE, 2.67g, 15mm
Ref.:1 commentsshanxi

Asia Minor, Mysia, Pergamon, Owl, Athena, club, BMysia, Pergamon
AE16, 200-133 BC
Obv.: Head of Athena right, wearing Attic helmet with star
Rev.: Owl with spread wings standing on palm, ΑΘΗΝΑΣ ΝΙΚΗΦΟΡΟΥ above and below, club and B left and right
AE, 2.58g, 16mm
Ref.: SNG France, 5. Mysie Paris, 2001, n° 1929shanxi

Asia Minor, Mysia, Pergamon, Owl, Athena, K Σ monogramMysia, Pergamon
AE18, 200-133 BC
Obv.: Head of Athena right, wearing Attic helmet with star
Rev.: little Owl with spread wings standing on palm, ΑΘΗΝΑΣ ΝΙΚΗΦΟΡΟΥ above and below, K Σ monogram
AE, 2,99g, 17.6mm
Ref.: BMC 133,197; SNG France 1920-21 commentsshanxi

Asia Minor, Mysia, Pergamon, Owl, Athena, MΦ ΓA monogramsAsia Minor, Mysia, Pergamon, Owl, Athena, MΦ ΓA monograms
Mysia, Pergamon
AE17, 200-133 BC
Obv.: Head of Athena right, wearing Attic helmet with star
Rev.: Owl with spread wings standing on palm, ΑΘΗΝΑΣ ΝΙΚΗΦΟΡΟΥ above and below, monograms MΦ / ΓA below
AE, 3.25g, 16mm
Ref.: BMC p.133, 204shanxi

Asia Minor, Mysia, Pergamon, Owl, Athena, MH monogramMysia, Pergamon
AE17, 200-133 BC
Obv.: Head of Athena right, wearing Attic helmet with star
Rev.: Owl with spread wings standing on palm, ΑΘΗΝΑΣ ΝΙΚΗΦΟΡΟΥ above and below, MH monogram left
AE, 2.55g, 16.2mm1 commentsshanxi

Asia Minor, Mysia, Pergamon, Owl, Athena, TK ΠΛ monogramsMysia, Pergamon
AE17, 200-133 BC
Obv.: Head of Athena right, wearing Attic helmet with star
Rev.: Owl with spread wings standing on palm, ΑΘΗΝΑΣ ΝΙΚΗΦΟΡΟΥ above and below, monograms TK ΠΛ left and right
AE, 2.83g, 16.7mm
Ref.: SNG France 1913shanxi

Asklepios, hld. serpent-staffPHRYGIA. Acmoneia. Nero. Æ 20. Circa A.D. 65. Obv: (NEPWNACE)BACTOÐ˜-AKMONE(IC). Laureate head right, aegis on chest; above crescent; beneath winged caduceus (not visible); Countermark before. Rev: (CEP)OYHNIOYKAÎ ITWNO(CKAIIOYÎ›IACCEOYHPAC), EÎ I APX TO Ð“ in field to right. Zeus enthroned left, in right extended hand holding phiale over owl, resting left arm on sceptre. Ref: BMC 43; SNG Cop 29; RPC 3176. Axis: 330°. Weight: 4.27 g. Magistrate: L. Servinius Capito (archon). Third issue. CM: Asklepios standing, holding serpent-encircled staff, in rectangular punch, 4.5 x 9 mm. Howgego 241 (12 pcs). Note: There was a local cult of Asklepios. Collection Automan.1 commentsAutoman

Athena * Owl, Athenian AR Tetradrachm * 449-413 BC.
Athena * Owl, Archaic style Athenian Silver Tetradrachm.

Obv: Head of Athena right-facing, archaic almond shaped eye, crested helmet engraved with three olive-leaves & floral scroll, wire necklace, circular earring, hair neatly drawn across forehead in parallel curves and which falls below the neck guard of the helmet in elegant, looped coils, neck truncated with row of dots.
Rev: AOE vertical in right field, Owl standing erect to the right, head facing, prong tail, feet resting on bottom line of the lower plane of the incuse, pellet in center of forehead; to left olive twig and crescent, all engraved within incuse square.

Exergue: (None)

Mint: Athens
Struck: 449-413 BC.

Size: 22.26 x 23.63 mms
Weight: 17.8 grams
Die axis: 90°

Condition: Absolutely gorgeous. Beautifully toned, bright, clear, lustrous silver with superb high-relief details both sides.

Refs:*
Sear, GC, 2526; Vol. I, pg. 236.

12 commentsTiathena

Athena / Owl half rightAnonymous Quadrans, Athena / Owl, Time of Domitian (81-96 AD)
Obverse: draped and helmeted bust of Athena right
Reverse: owl half right between S C. RIC II 7, Sear I 2918. ex areichPodiceps

Athena / Owl Tetradrachm Attica, Athens AR Tetradrachm. 17.22g, 23mm, 10h. Circa 454-404 BC.
O: Head of Athena right, wearing crested Attic helmet ornamented with three olive leaves above visor and spiral palmette on bowl, round earring with central boss, and pearl necklace. Braided hair curling out below the helmet.
R: Owl standing to right with head facing, olive sprig and crescent behind, ΑΘΕ "Of the Athenians"; all within incuse square.
- Kroll 8; Dewing 1591-8; SNG Copenhagen 31.
6 commentsNemonater

Athenian Classical Tetradrachm -- 454-404 BC16.99 g, 22 mm, 270°
Athens Mint
Silver Tetradrachm
Near VF, toned, test cut on reverse, minor deposits and light scratches.
Kroll 8; SNG Copenhagen 31

Obverse: Classical Bust of Athena.
Reverse: AOE; Owl, Crescent, and Olive Sprig Within Incuse Square.

Owls were the first widely used international coin. They popularized the practice of putting a head on the obverse of a coin and an animal on the reverse. Athena was goddess of both wisdom and warfare and was the patron goddess of Athens. The owl is Athena's attribute or mascot. According to mythology, Athena at times took the very form of her owl. The owl species depicted on Athenian Owls is the Athena Noctua, also called the Little Owl or Minerva Owl.Hydro

Athens Tetradrachm Athena and Owl easternAthens. 4th Century B.C.. Easter style Athenian tetradrachm. 16.21 g. Obverse: Head of Athena right, eye in profile. Reverse: Owl standing right, head facing , to right AOE, olive twig and crescent, all within incuse square. Van Alfen, AJN, 16-17, 56, this coin. Ex Amphora.1 commentsLucas H

Athens, Greece, Old Style Tetradrachm, 449 - 413 B.C.Silver tetradrachm, SNG Cop 31 ff., SGCV I 2526, VF, near full crest, Athens mint, 16.410g, 25.1mm, 90o. Obverse: head of Athena right, almond shaped eye, crested helmet with olive leaves and floral scroll, wire necklace, round earring, hair in parallel curves; Reverse: AQE right, owl standing right, head facing, erect in posture, olive sprig and crescent left, all within incuse square.

This coin is one of the most familiar of all the coins struck throughout the ancient Mediterranean. The images of Athena and her Owl, while not static, changed undramatically, in an unhurried and deliberate way. Although its production rests firmly during the time that numismatists call the Classical era (479 BC --336 BC), this coin's "style" better reflects the earlier Archaic period.

The Athenian "Owl" (until its debasement as a result of the Peloponnesian War) was the standard of its day. Between the late 5th century BC and the late 3rd century BC, these coins were the currency against which all other coins were measured. This high esteem was due to the Athenian tetradrachms' consistent weight and quality of silver.

"The little elf-like owl dear to ancient Athens had greenish-blue-gray eyes that could see clearly where humans could not. Glaukopis -- the "shining eyed one" was often shortened to glaux, a nickname for the tetradrachm that bore the owl's likeness" (http://notes.utk.edu/bio/unistudy.nsf/0/da0222e2e80272fd85256785001683e4?OpenDocument).

It is only with the emergence of the Imperial coinage of Alexander the Great (beginning quickly after his ascension to the throne in 336 BC) that the ancient world had another coin as widely accepted. As Martin J. Price notes, "“The impressive list of twenty-three mints on Asian soil and one in Egypt, all used to strike Alexander’s imperial coinage during his lifetime, shows that there was a conscious policy of providing this form of money on an empire-wide basis" (Price, Martin J. The Coinage in the Name of Alexander the Great and Philip Arrhidaeus. Zurich: The Swiss Numismatic Society in Association with British Museum Press, 1991. 72).

More than two millennia after the Athenian Tetracrachm was first struck, the 26th President of The United States, Theodore Roosevelt (b. 1858; d. 1919), is said to have carried an Athenian "Owl" in his pocket--to remind him just how beautiful a coin could be.

J. P. Fitzgerald, Jr.
1 commentsCleisthenes

Athens, Greece, Old Style Tetradrachm, c. 454 - 404 B.C.*In honor of Christmas and Chanukah , from FORVM , new to my collection ;
A masterpiece example of group Copenhagen 31 .

My best wishes to all of you.

Silver tetradrachm, SNG Cop 31, SNG München 49, Kroll 8, Dewing 1611, Gulbenkian 519, HGC 4 1597, SGCV I 2526, EF, fabulous owl, well centered on a tight flan, no test cuts, a little obverse die wear, contact marks, 17.168g, 25.0mm, 90o, Athens mint, c. 454 - 404 B.C.; obverse head of Athena right, almond shaped eye, crested helmet with olive leaves and floral scroll, wire necklace, round earring, hair in parallel curves; reverse AQE right, owl standing right, head facing, erect in posture, olive sprig and crescent left, all within incuse square.

The old-style tetradrachm of Athens is famous for its almond shaped eye, archaic smile and charming owl reverse. Around 480 B.C. a wreath of olive leaves and a decorative scroll were added to Athena's helmet. On the reverse a crescent moon was added.

During the period 449 - 413 B.C. huge quantities of tetradrachms were minted to finance grandiose building projects such as the Parthenon and to cover the costs of the Peloponnesian War.
EX FORVM .
The Sam Mansourati Collection.4 commentsSam

Attica Classical Owl TetradrachmAthens Attica Owl Tetradrachm
440-420 BC
25 mm, 16.3g
Ex Steve McBride, Incitatus coins.
Classical Owl Type B, similar to the one from SNG Munich 52.

Attica Intermediate TetradrachmAthens Attica Intermediate Tetradrachm
16.57 g
Pi-style V
c. 350 - 297 B.C.

Attica owl hemiobolBust of Athena, with owl on reverse.
0.22 grams.

Attica, Athens AR Tetradrachm. Circa 454-404 BC.Attica, Athens AR Tetradrachm. Circa 454-404 BC. Head of Athena to right, wearing crested Attic helmet ornamented with three olive leaves above visor and spiral palmette on bowl, round earring with central boss, and pearl necklace / Owl standing to right with head facing, olive sprig and crescent behind, ΑΘΕ before; all within incuse square. Kroll 8; Dewing 1591-8; SNG Copenhagen 31; HGC 4, 1597. 17.21g, 25mm, 8h.1 commentsvindelicus

Attica, Athens Tetradrachm (Athena/owl, HGC 4 1597) v.1ATTICA, ATHENS
AR Tetradrachm (24.57mm, 17.21g, 8h)
Struck 454-404 BC
Obverse: Helmeted head of Athena right, with frontal eye
Reverse: Owl standing right, head facing; olive spray and crescent to left; ΑΘΕ to right; all within incuse square
References: HGC 4, 1597

Lightly toned. These large silver tetradrachms were struck in huge numbers by Athens during its golden age in the mid-5th century BC, to pay for the city-state's grandiose building projects and expansionist wars. They are among the most recognized and most iconic coins of ancient history.
5 commentsCPK

Attica, Athens, ( 123-122 B.C.), AR-Tetradrachm (New style), Sear , Athena and Owl,Attica, Athens, ( 123-122 B.C.), AR-Tetradrachm (New style), Sear , Athena and Owl,
Obv:– Helmeted head of Athena right, wearing crested Corinthian helmet.
Rev:– A-ΘE across top, magistrates' names MIK-IΩN, EVRVKΛEI, APE/ΣTO/Σ across fields, (), Owl standing facing on amphora, To right, the Dioscouri standing left, one holding patera, both holding staffs. Κ letter on amphora, ΣΦ below..
diameter: 28,5mm, weght: 16,68g , axis: 11h,
mint: Attica, Athens, date:123-122 B.C., ref.:Thompson 488 d/e/f, (Svoronos JAN X, 173; BMC 459; cf Sear 2555-2559 (magistrates).???)
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Attica, Athens, ( 126-125 B.C.), AR-Tetradrachm (New style), Sear , Athena and Owl,Attica, Athens, ( 126-125 B.C.), AR-Tetradrachm (New style), Sear , Athena and Owl,
Obv:– Head of Athena right wearing Attic helmet.
Rev:– A-QE across top, magistrates' names BOY/ΛAP/ME left, EΠI/ΓEN, and ΣΩΣAN/ΔROΣ to right (Boylar, Epigenus and Sosandros), Owl standing right, head facing, on amphora; to left, an eagle standing right on thunderbolt. Amphora letter I and control ME below.
diameter: 29,5mm, weght: 16,41g , axis: 11h,
mint: Attica, Athens, date: 126-125 B.C., ref.:Thompson 453e, ,
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Attica, Athens, (393-300 B.C.), AR-Triobol, SNG Cop. 68, Athena and Owl,Attica, Athens, (393-300 B.C.), AR-Triobol, SNG Cop. 68, Athena and Owl,
Obv:– Helmeted head of Athena right
Rev:– Owl standing facing between two olive-sprigs. Large A Θ E.
diameter: 10,5-12mm, weght: 2,00g , axis: 9h,
mint: Attica, Athens, date: 393-300 B.C., ref.:SNG Cop. 68,
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Attica, Athens, (449-413 B.C.), AR-Tetradrachm, Sear 2526, Athena and Owl,Attica, Athens, (449-413 B.C.), AR-Tetradrachm, Sear 2526, Athena and Owl,
Obv:– Head of Athena right, wearing crested helmet ornamented with three olive leaves and floral scroll
Rev:– owl standing right, head facing, to right AΘE in large lettering, to left olive sprig and crescent
diameter: 23mm, weght: 17,19g , axis- h,
mint: Attica, Athens, date: 449-413 B.C., ref.:Sear 2526,
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ATTICA, ATHENS, 121-120 BCTetradrachm, 29mm, 16.8g
"Three graces" type New Style, Magistrates EURYKLEI, ARIARI and XENOKRA. Control ΔI.

O: Head of Athena wearing triple crested Arthenian helmet ornamented with Pegasos and foreparts of horses
R: Owl stg r facing an upturned amphora, 3 figures adv

SGC-25574 commentsrobertpe

ATTICA, ATHENS, 125-124 BCTetradrachm, 29mm, 16.78g
"Tripod" type New Style, THEODOTOS as 3rd magistrate, "A" Month

O: Head of Athena wearing triple crested Arthenian helmet ornamented with Peasos and foreparts of horses
R: Owl stg r facing an upturned amphora, Tripod in LF, ΜΕ under amphora, 3 Magistrates POLEMON ALKETES THEOLTOS, all surrounded by wreath

Thompson 466a (s.o.d.)

Ex Freeman & Sear2 commentsrobertpe

ATTICA, ATHENS, 420-404 BCTetradrachm, 420-404BC, 24mm, 16.9g

O - Helmeted head of Athena right
R - Owl standing right, head facing; AOE in fr., olive sprig and crescent behind; all within incuse square.

SNG Cop 31
1 commentsrobertpe

ATTICA, ATHENS, 449-413 BCTetradrachm , 22mm, 16.85g

O.Head of Athena right, wearing helmet with necklace
R. AΘE, owl standing right, head facing; olive sprig & crescent behind, ; all within incuse square.

Kroll 8; SNG Copenhagen 31

Ex CNG, 262, Lot 952 commentsrobertpe

ATTICA, ATHENS, 449-413 BCTetradrachm , 25mm, 16.96g

O.Head of Athena right, wearing helmet with necklace
R. AΘE, owl standing right, head facing; olive sprig & crescent behind, ; all within incuse square.

Kroll 8; SNG Copenhagen 31

Ex CNG - 262, Lot 901 commentsrobertpe

Attica, Athens, Athena, Owl, HemiobolAttica. Athens
Hemiobol (after 449)
Obv: Helmeted head of Athena right.
Rev: A Θ Ε, Owl standing right, olive spring.
Ag, 0.33g, 7mm
Ref.: Kroll 14, SNG Copenhagen 59
Ex E.E. Clain-Stefanelli collection

photographic image (top) and electron microscopic image (bottom)

1 commentsshanxi

Attica, Athens, Athena, Owl, New Style TetradrachmAttica. Athens
New Style Tetradrachm
Obv: Helmeted head of Athena right.
Rev: Owl standing right on amphora, Dioscuri left, holding sceptre and patera, A - ΘE flanking owl's head, MIKIΩN EYPYKΛEI ΣΩKRATHΣ magistrates, ME below amphora, E on amphora. All within wreath
AR, 16.22g,29mm
Ref.: Thompson 483 a,b
Ex Pegasi Numismatics, 1999shanxi

Attica, Athens, Athena, Owl, New Style TetradrachmAttica. Athens
New Style Tetradrachm
Obv: Head of Athena right, wearing crested Attic helmet
Rev: Owl standing right on amphora, no symbol, A - ΘE flanking owl's head, ΔIOTIMOΣ MAΓAΣ XAPINAYTHΣ magistrates, ΣΦ below amphora, Γ on amphora. All within wreath
AR, 16.47g, 28mm
Ref.: Thompson 656 a,b
Ex Sothebys London, June 20001 commentsshanxi

Attica, Athens, Athena, Owl, ObolAttica. Athens
Obol (454-404 BC)
Obv: Head of Athena right, wearing Corinthian helmet decorated with olive wreath.
Rev: AΘΕ, Owl standing right, head facing, olive sprig and crescent behind.
Ag, 0.63g, 9.3mm
Ref.: SNG Copenhagen 53-6, SNG München 49.
Ex Numismatik Naumann, Auction 80, Lot 871 (part of)1 commentsshanxi

Attica, Athens, Athena, Owl, ObolAttica. Athens
Obol (after 449)
Obv: 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 leaf and fruit; all within incuse square.
Ag, 9 mm, 0.69 g, 3 h
Ref.: Kroll 13
Ex Leu Webauction 8, Lot 265shanxi

Attica, Athens, Athena, Owl, TetradrachmAttica. Athens
Silver tetradrachm, ca. 454-404 BC
Av: Helmeted head of Athena right, with frontal eye.
Rv: AΘE. Owl standing right, head facing; olive sprig and crescent to left; all within incuse square.
AR, 17.16g, 23mm
Ref.: Kroll 8; HGC 4, 1597.2 commentsshanxi

Attica, Athens, Athena, Owl, TetradrachmAttica. Athens
Silver tetradrachm, ca. 454-404 BC
Av: Helmeted head of Athena right, with frontal eye.
Rv: AΘE. Owl standing right, head facing; olive sprig and crescent to left; all within incuse square.
AR, 17.15g, 23.1mm
Ref.: Kroll 8; HGC 4, 1597.1 commentsshanxi

Attica, Athens, Athena, Owl, Transitional Pi-Style TetradrachmAttica. Athens
Silver tetradrachm, Ca. 353-297 BC
Transitional Pi-Style
Av: Head of Athena right with profile eye in crested Attic helmet ornamented with three olive leaves above visor
Rv: ΑΘΕ, owl of later style standing three-quarters right, olive sprig and crescent moon behind
AR, 17.01g, 23mm
Ex Pegasi Numismatics, 19991 commentsshanxi

Attica, Athens, Athena, Owl, TriobolAttica. Athens
Triobol (454-404 BC)
Obv: Helmeted head of Athena right.
Rev: A - Θ - Ε, Owl standing facing between olive sprays.
Ag, 2.0g, 11mm
Ref.: Kroll 12.
Ex Pecunem Gitbud&Naumann auction 291 commentsshanxi

Attica, Athens, SNG Copenhagen 31The famous Attic owl, 449-413 BC
AR - tetradrachm (classic style), 17.1g, 24.2mm
obv. Archaic head of Athena r., with almond shaped eye, wearing crested helmet
ornamented with three olive leaves and floral scroll, wire necklace, round
earring.
rev. AQE right
owl standing right, head facing, erect in posture, prong tail, to left olive twig
and crescent, all within incuse square
SNG Copenhagen 13; Sydenham 2526
nice VF, good metall (Thanks to Salem!)
7 commentsJochen

Attica, Athens, Thompson 715bAttica, Athens, 110/109 BC
AR - tetradrachm ('New Style'), 16.64g, 33mm
struck under magistrates Zoilos, Euandros and Lysippos
obv. Head of Athena Parthenos, wearing crested Attic helmet, decorated with gryphion, r.
rev. Owl, stg. r. on amphora reclined r.
in l. and r. field A - QE
beneath ZOI - LOS / EYA / NDRO / LYSI / PP
in r. feld grain, beneath a bee
Amphora inscribed with Gamma (number of month)
beneath SF
All within olive wreath
ref. Thompson 715b
EF, slightly toned

A must for every collector. I have waited a long time for this coin. A wonderful portrait!10 commentsJochen

ATTICA, Athens. Circa 454-404 BC. AR Tetradrachm(24mm, 17.20 g, 2h).
Helmeted head of Athena right, with frontal eye / Owl standing right, head facing; olive sprig and crescent behind; all within incuse square. Kroll 8; HGC 4, 1597. Good VF, toned. Attractive early style.

This tetradrachm belongs among the earlier period of the “frontal eye” issues of the mid-late 5th century. The palmette is still delicate, as is the general style of the owl, and the incuse is rather deep and abruptly transitions to the flat surface.1 commentsLeo

Attica: AR Tetradrachm. Added onto the Wildwinds site in May 2023.Athens 454-404 B.C. 17.27g - 24mm, Axis 10h.

Obv: Head of Athena to right, wearing crested Attic helmet ornamented with three olive leaves above visor and spiral palmette on bowl, round earring with central boss, and pearl necklace.

Rev: AΘE - Owl standing to right with head facing; olive sprig and crescent behind, ΑΘΕ before; all within incuse square.

Ref: SNG Copenhagen 31; Dewing 1591-8; Kroll 8; HGC 4, 1597.
Provenance: Ex Simon Shipp. Chris Scarlioli Collection. Added onto the Wildwinds site in May 2023.Christian Scarlioli

Æ 11, Double-bodied owlAttica, Athens, c. early or mid-330's-322/317 BC, 1.81g. Obv: Head of Athena r.; Rx: Double-bodied owl, beneath Eleusis ring. BMC-222..;The Athenian Agora-43; Svoronos-35-42, pl. 22. AE 11. Ex D. Lepczyk Auction; Ex John Twente Collection; Ex H.J.BerkPodiceps

Æ 13; Head of Athena r./ Double-bodied owl, kalathosAttica Athens, 3rd Century B.C. AE 12.89mm, 1.77g; Obverse: Helmeted head of Athena right. Reverse: Two confronting owls, heads overlapping at center, kalathos in exergue. SNG 92, BMC pl. VI / 6. Podiceps

Ã† 14, Diobol; Double-bodied owl, kalathos in exAthens, Attica, Greece, 350 - 262 B.C. Bronze diobol, SGCV I 2563; BMC Attica p. 21, 220 ff., F, 3.442g, 14.3mm, 180o, obverse helmeted head of Athena right; reverse “AQE”, double-bodied owl, head facing, olive sprays above, kalathos (basket) in ex. Ex FORVMPodiceps

BCC CG38 Roman Red Slip Ware Palm BranchesRoman Pottery Fragment
Caesarea Maritima
1st-3rd century CE
Roman terracotta red-slip fragment
(terra sigillata) of a bowl, decorated
with a splay of foliage. Parts of four
palm branches? remain. Moulded and
wheel made, the interior shows horizontal
marks from the turning process. Exterior
slip is worn through on the highlights.
Medium fine-grained, light reddish-tan
matrix. 5.3 x 3.8 x 0.45cm. 8.21gm.
Surface find from Caesarea Maritima, 1970's
J. Berlin Caesarea Collectionv-drome

Bruttium, Kroton (Circa 530-500 BC)AR Nomos

28 mm, 7.82 g

Obverse: Tripod, legs surmounted by wreaths and terminating in lion's feet, two serpents rising from the bowl, set on basis of three lines, the center dotted, koppa-P-O (KRO - short for Kroton) to left

Reverse: Incuse tripod as obverse, but wreaths and serpents in outline.

HN Italy 2075; SNG ANS 231; Bement 272.

The importance of the Delphic oracle to the founding of Kroton was celebrated on its coinage from the earliest days. Despite later myths ascribing the founding of Kroton to Herakles, the city's historical oikist is recorded as Myskellos of Rhypai who, on consulting the Delphic oracle about his lack of children was given the response that Apollo would grant children, but that first Myskellos should found the city of Kroton 'among fair fields'. After being given directions on how to locate the site, Myskellos travelled to southern Italy to explore the land that he had been assigned, but seeing the territory of the Sybarites and thinking it superior, he returned once more to the oracle to ask whether he would be allowed to change. The answer came back that he should accept the gifts that the god gave him. A further element of the story is that Myskellos was accompanied on his expedition by Archias of Corinth; the Delphic oracle gave the pair the choice between health and wealth. Archias elected wealth, and was assigned the site of Syracuse, while Myskellos chose health: the favourable climate of Kroton, the eminent skill of its physicians and the prowess of its athletes later earned its citizens this reputation for good health.1 commentsNathan P

Bucchero Ware ChaliceEtruscan/Etruria (Central Italy)
c. 7th – 6th century BC
12.7 cm (w) x 89 mm (h)
(5” x 3.5”)

Description:
Pedestal foot, pronounced border at bottom of bowl, above which are incised bands.

Ex-Wesley Laws Collection, Palms Spring, CA1 commentsKamnaskires

c/m owl, Pergamonc/m owl, Pergamon

click to see the coinshanxi

Campanian tazzaSmall Campanian black glazed tazza or stemmed bowl, c. early 3rd century BC.mauseus

Celtic Britain Cunobelin metal workerBritannia, Trinovantes & Catuvellauni. Cunobelin. Circa 9-41 AD. AE Unit (2.437 g, 14mm).
Obv: Winged head left, CVNO in front, BELIN behind.
Rev: Metal worker, presumably the smith god known as Sucellus in parts of Gaul, sitting on a solid seat with a detached upright back, holding an L-shaped hammer in his right hand, left hand holding a metal bowl, there is always a distinct bun of hair behind the smith's head, TASCIO (Tascionus his father) behind, beaded border.
Van Arsdell 2097; ABC 2969; SCBC 342. Hobbs 1972-83;..VF.Paul R3

Constantine I SAPIENTIA PRINCIPIS from RomeConstantine I
A.D. 313
14mm 1.1gm
quarter follis
IMP CONSTANTINVS P F AVG; bare head right.
SAPIENTIA PRINCIPIS; Altar with owl, spear across altar, shield to left and helmet to right.
in ex. RS
RIC VII Rome 16

https://www.constantinethegreatcoins.com/pacis/
Victor C

Croton Incuse Drachm (3rd Stater)Bruttium. Croton. 530-500 BC. Drachm, 2.11g (12h)
O/ ϘΡΟ - TON. Tripod, legs surmounted by wreaths and terminating in lion's feet, two serpents emerging from the bowl,
set on basis of three lines, the center dotted ; cable border.
R/ Same type, incuse ; striated border
HGC Italy 1466, HN Italy 2076, SNG ANS 298-9, SNG Cop 1742, Gorini -Brennos

Croton Incuse StaterBruttium. Croton. 530-500 BC. Stater, 6,43g (12h)
O/ ϘΡΟ. Tripod, legs surmounted by wreaths and terminating in lion's feet, two serpents emerging from the bowl,
set on basis of three lines, the center dotted ; dotted circle within two linear ones.
R/ Same type, incuse ; striated border
HGC Italy 1444, HN Italy 2075, SNG ANS 231 (same obv. die), Gorini p.20 3
ex Dr. W Schink Collection and Ars Classica XV (2 July 1930), lot 230Brennos

Croton Incuse StaterBruttium. Croton. 530-500 BC. Stater, 7,87g (12h)
O/ ϘPO. Tripod, legs surmounted by wreaths and terminating in lion's feet, two serpents emerging from the bowl,
set on basis of three lines, the center dotted ; cable border.
R/ Same type, incuse ; striated border
HGC Italy 1444, HN Italy 2075, SNG ANS 234 (same obv. die), SNG Cop 1735 (same obv. die), Gorini p.20 2 (same obv. die)Brennos

Croton Incuse StaterBruttium. Croton. 530-500 BC. Stater, 7,18g (12h)
O/ ϘΡΟ - TON. Tripod, legs surmounted by wreaths and terminating in lion's feet, two serpents emerging from the bowl,
set on basis of three lines, the center dotted ; cable border.
R/ Same type, incuse ; striated border
HGC Italy 1444, HN Italy 2075, SNG ANS 235 (same obv. die), Gorini p.21 5
Brennos

Croton Incuse StaterBruttium. Croton. 530-500 BC. Stater, 8.16g (12h)
O/ ϘPO - TON. Tripod, legs surmounted by wreaths and terminating in lion's feet, two serpents emerging from the bowl,
set on basis of three lines, the center dotted ; dotted circle within two linear ones.
R/ Same type, incuse ; striated border
HGC Italy 1444, HN Italy 2075, SNG ANS 237 (same obv. die), SNG Australia Gale coll. 1020 (same obv. die), Gorini p.21 5 Brennos

Croton Incuse StaterBruttium. Croton. 530-500 BC. Stater, 7,43g (12h)
O/ ϘPO. Tripod, legs surmounted by wreaths and terminating in lion's feet, two scrolls hang from the bowl,
set on basis of three lines, the center dotted ; bellow, two serpents ; dotted circle within two linear ones.
R/ Same type, incuse ; striated border
HGC Italy 1444, HN Italy 2075, SNG ANS 238-41 , Gorini p.20 1 Brennos

Croton Incuse StaterBruttium. Croton. 530-500 BC. Stater, 7,63g (12h)
O/ ϘPO. Tripod, legs surmounted by wreaths and terminating in lion's feet, two scrolls hang from the bowl,
two serpents emerging from the bowl, set on basis of a dotted line ; bellow, two serpents ; crab to right.
R/ Same type, incuse ; to right ϘPO; to left, crab ; plein border
HGC Italy 1444, HN Italy 2078, SNG ANS 247 (same dies) , Gorini p.23 15 var.Brennos

Croton Incuse StaterBruttium. Croton. 530-500 BC. Stater, 7.64g (12h)
O/ ϘΡΟ ; Tripod, legs surmounted by wreaths and terminating in lion's feet, two scrolls hang from the bowl,
set on basis of three lines, the center dotted; to right, heron standing left; dotted circle within two linear ones.
R/ Same type, incuse; ϘΡΟ to left; to right, heron standing left; plein border
HGC Italy 1444, HN Italy 2081, SNG ANS 249 (same obv. die), Gorini p.22 11var.
privately purchased from FORVM, ex Antioch Associates (Lindgren)Brennos

Domitian * Minerva with Owl, 81-96 AD. AR Denarius
Domitianvs * Minerva with Owl, 88 AD. Silver Denarius
" ~ My service to the state is listed here ~ "

Obv: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P VI * Domitian, Laureate head right facing.
Rev: IMP XIIII COS XIIII CENS P P P – Minerva helmeted & armed right-facing, surmounting Rostrum, holding thunderbolt (or javelin) in right hand, arm raised to throwing position, and shield at the ready on left arm, her owl, facing, at her feet to the right.

Exergue: Occupied by capital-piece of rostrum column.

Mint: Rome
Struck: January-August 88 AD.

Size: 22 mm.
Weight: 2.96 grams
Die axis: 180°

Condition: Absolutely gorgeous. Beautiful bright, clear luster with tri-colored cabinet toning (rainbow effect) on the reverse.

Refs:*
RSC 236
RIC II, 108a
BMC 103(v)
Cohen 218(v)
Sear RCV I (2000), 2730(v), page 495

12 commentsTiathena

Domitian - [RIC II part 1 75 (R2), RSC II 568d, BMCRE II 22 note, BnF III 20]Silver denarius, aVF, 3.325g, 17.3mm, 180 degree, Rome mint, 81 A.D.

Obv. - IMP CAES DIVI VESP F DOMITIAN AVG P M, laureate head left

Rev. - TR P COS VII DES VIII P P, tripod lebes, ornamented with fillets, lion paw feet, and loop handles above the bowl, surmounted by a cover (Pythia's seat?) ornamented with a dolphin

A nice, toned example of a very rare head left variant.
___________

Purchased from Forum Ancient Coins

Ex. FORVM Dealer Photo

Sold 25Apr2015 to Lucas Harsh Collection3 commentsrenegade3220

Domitian Denarius (Minerva & owl, RIC II 657) v.1DOMITIAN, AD 81-96
AR Denarius (19.29mm, 3.53g, 6h)
Struck AD 88-89. Rome mint
Obverse: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P VIII, laureate head of Domitian right
Reverse: IMP XVII COS XIIII CENS PPP, Minerva standing right on top of rostral column, holding spear and shield; owl to lower right
References: RIC II 657 (R)

A rare type, well-struck on good metal with light toning. A superb portrait of Domitian in fine style.2 commentsCPK

Greek small dishSmall Greek black glazed dish or bowl, often referred to as a "salt"mauseus

GREEK, Athens, AtticaDenomination: Tetradrachm
Date: After 393 BC
Weight: 16,85 g
Size: 21,01 mm
Condition: VF/VF
Obv: Head of Athena right, in crested Attic helmet with frontal eye and wavy hair above, ornamented with three olive leaves above visor and spiral palmette on bowl, wearing round earring, test cut on head.
Rev: AQE, owl standing right, head facing; olive-sprig and crescent above, test cut on neck.
Ref: Sear 2526-2528; SNG Copenhagen 63

Greek, Attica, Athens AR Tetradrachm. Circa 454-404 BC.
Head of Athena right, in crested Attic helmet ornamented with three olive leaves above visor and spiral palmette on bowl, wearing round earring with central boss
Owl standing to right with head facing, olive sprig and crescent behind, ΑΘΕ before; all within incuse square.

Kroll 8; Dewing 1591-8; SNG Copenhagen 31.

Diameter: 26 mm, 7h
Weight: 17.18g2 comments

GREEK, Attica, Athens, 440 - 430 BCEAR Tetradrachm, 23.5mm, 17.02 gms, 10h

Obverse: head of Athena right, wearing earring of circular form and crested helmet ornamented with three olive leaves along front edge, palmette on bowl, and spiral behind ear, her hair drawn across forehead in parallel curves.
Reverse: ΑΘΕ before owl standing right, head facing, in erect posture, the tail feathers represented as a single prong, olive sprig and lunar crescent in upper field to left, all within incuse square.

Kroll 8, SNG Copenhagen 31, Svoronos pl. 11, 6, Starr pl. xxii, 2, Sear GCTV 2526

Acquired: OTC, July 1991, Londinium - The Coin Store, North York, from the estate of a Toronto man who purchased the coin in the 1950's.1 comments

GREEK, Attica, Athens, AR tetradrachm, 431-415 B.C. Circa 431/415 BC
25,5mm / 17,16 grms ; die axis 9h
Obverse: "Archaic style" head of Athena, wearing crested helmet ornamented with olive leaves and floral scroll.
Reverse: ΑΘΕ / Owl, olive twig, and crescent moon.
S. #2526. 3 comments

GREEK, Attica, Athens, Athena and OwlAttica, Athens, (449-413 B.C.), AR-Tetradrachm, Sear 2526, Athena and Owl,
Obv:– Head of Athena right, wearing crested helmet ornamented with three olive leaves and floral scroll
Rev:– owl standing right, head facing, to right AΘE in large lettering, to left olive sprig and crescent
diameter: 23mm, weght: 17,19g , axis- h,
mint: Attica, Athens, date: 449-413 B.C., ref.:Sear 2526,
Q-0014 commentsquadrans

GREEK, ATTICA, Athens. Circa 454-404 BC. AR Tetradrachm(24mm, 17.20 g, 2h).
Helmeted head of Athena right, with frontal eye / Owl standing right, head facing; olive sprig and crescent behind; all within incuse square. Kroll 8; HGC 4, 1597. Good VF, toned. Attractive early style.

This tetradrachm belongs among the earlier period of the “frontal eye” issues of the mid-late 5th century. The palmette is still delicate, as is the general style of the owl, and the incuse is rather deep and abruptly transitions to the flat surface.3 commentsLeo

Greek, Mysia, PergamonMid-late 2nd century BC
AE 16mm, 0 degrees

O: Helmeted head of Athena right; star on helmet

R: Owl, with wings spread, standing facing, on palm branch; K to left, Σ to right

Ref: SNG France 1920-2

Notes: Dark green patina. In NGC encapsulation 5872733-107, graded XF. Has been removed from encapsulation, tag remains

Ex- CNG Keystone Aucttion 4, From the Robert W. Bartlett Bequest Sold for the Benefit of the American Numismatic Society, purchased from Olympic Coins, Lincoln, NE, November 19832 commentsVirgil H

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