Edessa Posted June 5, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted June 5, 2023 My owl has a test cut! It has been a little while since I posted this coin to a discussion board, so some may enjoy seeing it. British Museum Electrotype: Athens, circa 465 BC, AR Decadrachm (30mm, 42.13g, 7h). Obv: Head of Athena right., wearing crested helmet, earring and necklace; bowl ornamented with spiral and three olive leaves. Rev: A - Q - E Owl standing facing., with spread wings; in upper field left, olive-twig with two leaves and berry. Ref: Gulbenkian 515 (these dies). Jameson 2080 (these dies). Svoronos pl. 8, 13. Seltman 448, group O (A303 / P 383). C. G. Starr, Athenian Coinage 480-449 BC, 54. An unmarked copy. I have no idea if this is true, but I was told that this is one of the first 10 strikes which do not have RR stamped on the edge. Ex James Beach March 1994. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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