Athena / Owl

Athens (Attica) - Obol (⅙ Drachm)
Head of Athena right, wearing crested Attic helmet decorated with three olive leaves and palmette.
Owl standing right with head facing; closed tail feathers; olive spray and crescent to left; AΘE right; all within incuse square.

Description

Obverse: Head of Athena right, wearing crested Attic helmet decorated with three olive leaves and palmette.
Reverse: Owl standing right with head facing; closed tail feathers; olive spray and crescent to left; AΘE right; all within incuse square.

Details

CompositionSilver
IssuerAthens
Ruling AuthorityUnknown
Period of Issue454 BC - 404 BC
Weight0.56 g
Diameter8 mm
Orientation
↑↑
8h
DenominationObol (⅙ Drachm)
StandardAttic Drachm
ReferencesKroll #13; HGC 4 #1665

Numista Reference

Provenance

LocationDescriptionDate
United States
Classical Numismatic Group, Electronic Auction 573 - Lot 202
Oct 23, 2024
United States
Lelouch Collection
Current