Method of acquisition: Given (1906-11-22) by McClean, J. R.
6th Century BC, Mid
6th Century BC, Late
5th Century BC, Early
Circa
-0560
-
Circa
-0490
Object composed of silver Diameter 14.5 mm Weight 4.35 g
Inscription present: Head of Athene, right, in crested Athenian helmet; heavy full-face eye; details in a later style with foreign influences; hair in fringe over forehead and shown behind under flap of helmet; large round earrings worn.
Inscription present: Owl, right, olive-spray to left. Between the leaves and the owl's head, a small crescent, hrons inward; incuse square.
Accession number: CM.MC.5802-R
Primary reference Number: 233100
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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