Mysia, Pergamon Mint, AE circa 140-50 BC, Athena / Owl

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Description

Greek, Mysia, Pergamon Mint, AE (bronze,2.89g ,15mm), circa 140-50 BC 
Obv: Helmeted head of Athena right
Rev: Owl standing facing on palm frond
Ref: SNG Copenhagen 388 var Rarity/Choice: Common, Fine
Note: Coins from Pergamon, an ancient city located in the region of Mysia (in present-day Turkey), provide valuable insights into the history and culture of the city during the Hellenistic period. AE coins, made of bronze or copper alloys, were commonly minted by Greek cities for everyday transactions and trade. During the timeframe of circa 140-50 BC, Pergamon would have been under the rule of the Attalid dynasty, which governed the city as part of the broader Hellenistic world.