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Tetradrachm of Athens with head of Athena
Greek
Classical Period
about 480–450 B.C.
Mint: Attica, Athens
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Diameter: 24 mm. Weight: 17.21 gm.
Credit Line
Source unidentified
Accession Number40.228
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CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Head of Athena right, wearing crested Attic helmet decorated with three olive leaves and floral scroll; earring and necklace of six beads. The hair is looped up on forehead and in beaded loops below.
Reverse: In incuse square, owl to right, head facing.
At left olive spray and crescent.
Inscription in Greek at right in field.
Reverse: In incuse square, owl to right, head facing.
At left olive spray and crescent.
Inscription in Greek at right in field.