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Pontos, Amisos, AR Drachm, Owl, 300-250 BC

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Origin: Pontos, Amisos
Denomination: AR Drachm
Composition: Silver
Date: 300-250 BC
Obverse: Head of Hera wife of Zeus facing right, wearing a turreted stephane
Reverse: Owl standing facing on a shield, wings spread; monogram in lower left field
Size: 4.2g, 13mm, 11h
Grade: gVF, attractive toning, thick flan
Provenance: ex Harlan J. Berk
References: SNG von Aulock 50; SNG Copenhagen 129; Rec.gen. Typ 11
General: This coin from the kingdom of Pontus features Hera, the wife of Zeus and queen of the gods, as well as an owl. Owls are not uncommon on ancient greek coins. The coinage of Ancient Athens is renowned for its owls. Like the rare Athens Dekadrachm, the owl here appears standing facing with its wings spread. Amisos was a Greek city on the Black Sea coast. Founded in 6th century BC and served as a trade route to the south.
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All references used by Ancient Coin Traders

Pamphylia, Side, AR Stater, 4th century BC
Pontos, Amisos, Time of Mithradates VI Eupator, AE27, c. 125-100 BC