Tetradrachm (Coin) Depicting the Goddess Athena, Ancient Greek, -490, Art Institute of Chicago: Anci
Tetradrachm (Coin) Depicting the Goddess Athena, Ancient Greek, -490, Art Institute of Chicago: Ancient and Byzantine ArtThe front (obverse) of this coin depicts the goddess Athena, facing right.On the back (reverse), an owl stands facing right, its wings folded against its body which is detailed with dots and fine lines indicating the different types of feathers. In the upper right an olive branch with two long leaves is shown. Gift of William F. DunhamSize: Diam. 2.2 cm; 16.97 gMedium: Silverhttps://www.artic.edu/artworks/141480/ -- source link
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