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vince1977 Pillar of the Community Netherlands 847 Posts	Posted 12/28/2016 5:28 pm I was wondering if anyone happens to recognize this bronze coin? One side it looks like portret of zeus and the other side perhaps an owl? Report this Post to the Staff

echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 12/28/2016 6:08 pm No idea on this one, maybe Bob or some one will be able to help. Report this Post to the Staff
Kamnaskires Pillar of the Community United States 7066 Posts	Posted 12/28/2016 6:45 pm Wish I could make out more on this one. There were small Zeus/owls minted at Velia, Lucania. Not entirely sure if that's what we've got here, though... Report this Post to the Staff
antwerpen2306 Pillar of the Community Belgium 1194 Posts	Posted 12/29/2016 06:09 am maybe metapontion ? albert http://www.wildwinds.com/coins/gree...GANS_566.jpg Report this Post to the Staff
vince1977 Pillar of the Community Netherlands 847 Posts	Posted 12/29/2016 06:14 am The link does not work for me... But the metapontion has some similairities when I look at mcsearch Report this Post to the Staff
DavidUK Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 2624 Posts	Posted 12/29/2016 08:01 am I have seen one of these before but its killing me I cant think wherr... aside from Athens other places that use owls are Pontos Amisos and also Kamarina... Pontos ones normally have wings spread and Kamarina is usually with a gorgon or head of Athena. I will be interested to kick myself when this one gets answered. Report this Post to the Staff
tenbobbit Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 701 Posts	Posted 12/29/2016 09:07 am To me it looks more like a figure facing left with outstretched arm Another one that my " minds eye " is having trouble seeing as an owl. Report this Post to the Staff
antwerpen2306 Pillar of the Community Belgium 1194 Posts	Posted 12/30/2016 06:24 am here is a link for Metapontion on Wildwinds . The obverse looks correct : Athene Alkemidos,here right , the reverse has to be an owl , left or right.albert http://www.wildwinds.com/coins/gree...ntion/t.html Report this Post to the Staff
vince1977 Pillar of the Community Netherlands 847 Posts	Posted 01/03/2017 5:17 pm Thanks for all the help but still not a exact type yet... are these coins rare that it is hard to find an match? I was wondering when I compare your descriptions is athene a portret on my coin or a figure on a cross? that I think is a owl? You would say that the copper ones are more known then the silver or gold pieces.. Report this Post to the Staff
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