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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Finn235, post: 3515276, member: 98035&quot;]Over a year ago I decided that I wanted to actually own an Athens tetradrachm, rather than just drool at pictures of them. It took more lost bids than I can count, but I finally snagged one that I am happy with, at something almost resembling a fair price.</p><p><br /></p><p>When it comes to Greek coins, I&#039;m funny - I actually prefer the coins to have a little wear and character to remind me that these were, first and foremost, <i>money.</i> Things that were carried around, dropped, tested, and used.</p><p><br /></p><p>Attica, Athens</p><p>AR Tetradrachm 25mm, 16.96g</p><p>Classic period, 454-404 BC</p><p>Obv: Helmeted head of Athena right, eye facing viewer</p><p>Rev: Owl standing right, facing viewer; AΘE right, Olive sprig above left</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]933107[/ATTACH] </p><p><br /></p><p>Let&#039;s see those owls![/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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