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Greek Bronze Seleukid Owl 138-129 BC (151B)

Sale price$4,050.00 Regular price$4,500.00
Description

The artwork on this Seleucid bronze coin features an owl with an Egyptian-influenced stance.  The coin, with its golden highlighted patina, is a beautiful talisman of the wisdom of Athena and her owl.

Athena is on the back of the coin. 

Size and Material

Coin size: 16.5mm

Ring size 7 (can be resized).

18kt gold.

One of a kind with a certificate of authenticity.

Story

Dated: 138-129 BCE

King Antiochos VII, Sinope, Paphlogonia.  (City on the Black Sea, Turkey)

The Seleucid Empire was a significant state that emerged after Alexander the Great's conquests. It is still valued by historians for its Hellenistic fusion and remains an important part of ancient history.

The owl, revered for wisdom and insight, symbolized the Seleucids' intellectual pursuits and bridging of cultures.

Owl Blog

Description

The artwork on this Seleucid bronze coin features an owl with an Egyptian-influenced stance.  The coin, with its golden highlighted patina, is a beautiful talisman of the wisdom of Athena and her owl.

Athena is on the back of the coin. 

Size and Material

Coin size: 16.5mm

Ring size 7 (can be resized).

18kt gold.

One of a kind with a certificate of authenticity.

Story

Dated: 138-129 BCE

King Antiochos VII, Sinope, Paphlogonia.  (City on the Black Sea, Turkey)

The Seleucid Empire was a significant state that emerged after Alexander the Great's conquests. It is still valued by historians for its Hellenistic fusion and remains an important part of ancient history.

The owl, revered for wisdom and insight, symbolized the Seleucids' intellectual pursuits and bridging of cultures.

Owl Blog