One of My Best Ancients and it comes with an Owl

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by Collecting Nut, Sep 25, 2026 at 12:12 PM.

  1. Collecting Nut

    Collecting Nut Borderline Hoarder

    ATTICA, Athens
    Circa 165-42 BC.
    AR Tetradrachm
    27mm, 16.6g, 12h
    New Style coinage
    Socrates, Dionysodoros and Zoilos, magistrates.
    Struck 116/5 BC.
    Obv. Helmeted head of Athena right
    Rev. A-OE/EOKP/ATHE/AIONY/EOAO/MOY/EOI; Owl standing right, head facing, on amphora; in right field, facing cult statue of Apollo Delios, holding Three Graces and bow; B on amphora, EO below.
    I still can’t do some of these symbols.
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    Collecting Nut, Sep 25, 2026 at 12:12 PM
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  3. Bing

    Bing Illegitimi non carborundum Supporter

    Better looking than mine, but I bought it from HJB and got a good deal. Athens Attica B.jpg
     
    Bing, Sep 25, 2026 at 12:18 PM
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  4. kountryken

    kountryken Well-Known Member

    Y'alls are fancier than mine, and in better condition, but I'm just thankful to have one!

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    kountryken, Sep 25, 2026 at 1:53 PM
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  5. Bing

    Bing Illegitimi non carborundum Supporter

    I have one of those too
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    Bing, Sep 25, 2026 at 4:30 PM
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