Phil Anthos Posted September 7, 2023 · Member Share Posted September 7, 2023 this is a rare left-facing owl from Taras... Taras, Calabria 281-272 BC AR Drachm (15mm, 2.98g) O: Head of Athena right, wearing crested helmet decorated with Skylla hurling rock; I on neckflap. R: Owl with closed wings standing left on olive branch; TAPA[N] to right, AΠ monogram to left. Vlasto 1065; Cote 431; Evans VII, V; SNG France 1947 Very Rare ~ Peter 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Anthos Posted September 7, 2023 · Member Share Posted September 7, 2023 A little more common, a lot more iconic... Athens, Attica 454-431 BC AR Tetradrachm (24mm, 16.95g) O: Head of Athena with archaic eye right, wearing Attic helmet decorated with palmette and olive leaves. R: Owl standing right, head facing; olive sprig and cresent moon above, AΘE to right, all within incuse square. SNG Cop 31; Kroll 8; Sear 2526 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Etcherdude Posted September 9, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted September 9, 2023 On 6/12/2022 at 10:29 AM, Etcherdude said: Here are my two: One more, I like these. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Etcherdude Posted September 9, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted September 9, 2023 (edited) duplicate post Edited September 9, 2023 by Etcherdude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deinomenid Posted September 11, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted September 11, 2023 Ok, so technically not Greek, or mine, but I just saw it on a numsibid owl search and could not resist posting it here. (So not my coin). Website doesn't show reverse. Mongolia. Silver. 500 Tugrik. 31.10g. Endangered Wildlife in Mongolia The Ural Owl Silver 500 Tugrik 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.