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Enchanting Bearded Owl
Lot # 90
Greek Italy. Southern Apulia, Tarentum. AR Drachm, c. 281-272 BC. Obv. Head of Athena left, wearing Attic helmet decorated with Scylla, with hair flowing down behind. Rev. [ΤΑΡ]ΑΝΤΙΝΩΝ. Owl standing on thunderbolt, with open wings; to right, ΣΩΣ. HN Italy 1018; Vlasto 1077. AR. 0.99 g. 11.50 mm. A very attractive example. Lovely dark patina with golden hues. EF.