Athenian "Owl" Coin (Silver Tetradrachm of Athens)
Athenian "Owl" Coin (Silver Tetradrachm of Athens)
Place of OriginGreece, Athens
Date336-279 BCE
DimensionsMax L: 21.41 mm (2.1 cm); H: 6.59 mm (0.7 cm); Weight: 16.92 grams
MediumSilver.
ClassificationMetalwork
Credit LineGift of the Popplestone Family
Object number
2006.116
Not on View
DescriptionA silver tetradrachm of Athens, likely of the "Pi-Style" group (c. 353–294 BCE). The obverse displays the helmeted head of Athena; the reverse features the owl, olive spray, and crescent with the legend ΑΘΕ
550-480 BCE
550-480 BCE
229-197 BCE
after 146 BCE
Manner of the Kleophrades Painter
about 490 BCE
2nd-1st century BCE
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