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coin
Object Type
coin
Museum number
1916,1208.34
Denomination
tetradrachm
Description
Silver coin.
(whole)
Head of Athena right, wearing earring and crested helmet decorated with olive-leaves.
(obverse)
Owl within incuse square, right; to left, olive-spray and crescent.
(reverse)
Cultures/periods
Greek
Production date
393BC-339BC
Production place
Minted in:
Athens
Findspot
Excavated/Findspot:
Memphis (historic - Egypt)
(Hoard)
Materials
silver
Dimensions
Die-axis:
9 o'clock
Weight:
15.26 grammes
$Inscriptions
Curator's comments
IGCH 1660
Location
Not on display
Subjects
classical deity
bird
Associated names
Representation of:
Athena/Minerva
Acquisition name
Donated by:
British School of Archaeology, Egypt
Acquisition date
1916
Department
Money and Medals
Registration number
1916,1208.34