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Object Type: coin
Museum number: 1947,0706.31
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 l., olive-spray and crescent. (reverse)
Cultures/periods: Greek
Production date: 450BC-406BC
Production place: Minted in: Athens
Findspot: Excavated/Findspot: Karaman (town) (hoard)
Materials: silver
Dimensions: Die-axis: 9 o'clock; Weight: 17.170 grammes
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Bibliographic references: IGCH / An Inventory of Greek Coin Hoards (1243)
Location: Not on display
Subjects: classical deity; bird; plant; symbol
Associated names: Representation of: Athena/Minerva
Acquisition name: Exchanged with: Dr Herbert Adolph Cahn
Acquisition date: 1947
Department: Money and Medals
Registration number: 1947,0706.31

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