Description: Mysia, Pergamon, 2nd - 1st century BC. Head of Athena right wearing crested helmet ornamented with star / ΑΘΗΝΑΣ-ΝΙΚΗΦΟΡΟΥ; owl flying facing, carrying palm branch in talons.

Diameter: AE17 mm

Weight: 3,4 g

Grade: VF/aVF

Attribution: Sear 3963 var; SNG Cop 383 ff

Commentary: green patina with light sandy deposits, well centered, good details

History: Pergamon was briefly the capital of the Roman province of Asia, before the capital was transferred to Ephesus.

Article Number: 011-02-05-41652