Mysia, Pergamon, AE Circa 133-50 BC, Athena / Eagle

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Description

Greek,  Mysia, Pergamon, AE (bronze, 2.23g, 16.3mm), Circa 133-50 BC
Obv: Head of Athena to right, wearing crested Attic helmet ornamented with star
Rev: [A]ΘH[NAΣ] / NIKHΦOPOY owl with spread wings standing slightly to right on palm branch
Ref: SNG France 1900-1929 var (monograms) Rarity/Choice: Common,  VF (areas nicely covered with verdigris and nicely struck)
Note: Pergamon was an ancient Greek city located in the northwest of present-day Turkey, in the region of Mysia. It was renowned for its rich cultural and artistic heritage, as well as its significant political and military influence in the Hellenistic period. This coin, with its depiction of Athena and the owl, carries powerful symbolism associated with wisdom, protection, and victory. Athena, as the patron goddess of Pergamon, represents the city’s intellectual and martial pursuits, while the owl symbolizes her wisdom and watchfulness. The combination of these symbols reflects the cultural and spiritual significance of Pergamon in the ancient Greek world.