Attica, Athens Athena/Owl Type AE 12
 $31.00
Apr-10-00


Coin was minted for Attica, Athens circa 350-262 BC. Athens was
the mistress of the Aegean world through most of the 5th Century
BC, becoming a great cultural and political center. The long
drawn out Peloponnesian War drained Athens of most of her wealth,
and ended with the capture of the city by Sparta. Although
prosperous again in the 4th Century BC, Athens never regained her
importance in international affairs. The obverse of this type
depicts the head of Athena facing right, wearing Corinthian
helmet. The reverse features an owl standing left, with legend A
Theta E. Coin shows granular surfaces, but otherwise grades F,
with clear devices and legend. A very decent example of the type, Lindgren 1537.