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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;robinjojo, post: 4514752, member: 110226&quot;]Speaking of owls with counterstamps, here one example that is currently on hold at Roma until the shipping situation, due to the pandemic, with RM improves.</p><p><br /></p><p>This coin has some eastern counterstamps, one of which, I believe, definitely includes at least on Egyptian element.</p><p><br /></p><p>That element is the bi-literal hieroglyphic symbol for ss (circled below) in one counterstamp.</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1118621[/ATTACH] </p><p>That symbol can be found in the counterstamp on the obverse.</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1118622[/ATTACH] </p><p><br /></p><p>Additionally, on another obverse counterstamp, there is a standing figure to the left, and what seems to be another figure to the right, holding a long object. The outline of the right part of the counterstamp could be that of a vulture (or some avian creature), facing right. I cannot, so far, identify the counterstamp to the lower right. </p><p><br /></p><p>The reverse has a counterstamp that appears to be either a horse or possibly a camel.</p><p><br /></p><p>Here&#039;s Roma&#039;s information regarding this coin:</p><p><br /></p><p>Attica, Athens AR Tetradrachm. Circa 454-404 BC. Head of Athena right, wearing crested Attic helmet ornamented with three olive leaves above visor and spiral palmette on bowl, round earring with central boss, and pearl necklace; c/m&#039;s to cheek / Owl standing to right with head facing, olive sprig and crescent behind, ΑΘΕ before; c/m&#039;s in right field; all within incuse square. Kroll 8; Dewing 1591-8; SNG Copenhagen 31. 16.88g, 25mm, 9h.</p><p><br /></p><p>Very Fine. Interesting piece with Eastern countermarks applied.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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