Forged AR tetradrahm of Athens HELLENISTIC PERIOD Athena-Owl* Category: Greek Coins CC Forgery ID: 10000001 Method: Good quality cast copy with visible caverns and artificial ageing and some toning. Obv.: Head of Athena right wearing crested helmet, decorated with olive lives and floral ornaments. Rev.: Owl standing right, head facing, olive branch and crescent in the left field. Legend in Greek A[Theta]E. Similar to D. Sear. Greek coins and their values. p. 235 – 236. 26 mm, 15.28 g. Engraver: Unknown Image courtesy of: Galleria Antiquarica Note: *All prices and catalog references (RIC, Cohen, etc.) are for the real issue. « back