Minerva Quadrans with Owl or Eagle?

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by Homer2, Sep 5, 2023.

  1. Homer2

    Homer2 Well-Known Member

    So this coin came as a 'gift with purchase' on a deal a while back and I didn't get around to identifying it until today. Also messing around with better photography and editing for better quality, combining both sides on one picture.

    So I believe this is an anonymous AE Quadrans from around the time of Domitian to Antonius Pius (81-161AD) RIC 8 (my guess).
    Obr. Bust of Minerva with helmet, facing right
    Rev. Owl? Eagle?, facing left S C
    ~2g and 15mm

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    Homer2, Sep 5, 2023
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  3. David Atherton

    David Atherton Flavian Fanatic

    It's an owl, Minerva's sacred companion.
     
    David Atherton, Sep 5, 2023
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  4. Collecting Nut

    Collecting Nut Borderline Hoarder

    Owl I believe
     
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  5. GinoLR

    GinoLR Well-Known Member

    Of course it's an owl. Minerva's owl. Like on Attic coins since the 6th c. BC...
     
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  6. jfreakofkorn

    jfreakofkorn Well-Known Member

    Looks like an owl at how its postioned
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    All the eagles i have besides the modern ones , the eagles had their wings spread out a certain way
     
    jfreakofkorn, Sep 7, 2023
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