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coin
Object Type
coin
Museum number
1947,0406.254
Denomination
tetradrachm
Description
Silver coin.
(whole)
Head of Athena r., wearing earring and crested helmet decorated with olive-leaves.
(obverse)
Owl r. within incuse square; to left, olive-spray and crescent.
(reverse)
Cultures/periods
Greek
Production date
450BC-406BC
Production place
Minted in:
Athens
Materials
silver
Dimensions
Die-axis:
12 o'clock
Weight:
17.160 grammes
$Inscriptions
Location
On display
(G68/dc1/p4)
Subjects
classical deity
bird
symbol
plant
Associated names
Representation of:
Athena/Minerva
Previous owner
Previous owner/ex-collection:
Sir Charles William Chadwick Oman
Acquisition date
1947
Department
Coins and Medals
Registration number
1947,0406.254
Conservation
Treatment
: 27 Jan 2012