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Drachm - Anonymous Owl
| Issuer | Lihyanite Kingdom (Northern Arabia) |
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| Year | 200 BC - 24 BC |
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| Value | Drachm (1) |
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| Obverse description | Helmeted head of Athena facing right, rendered in a schematic, locally interpreted style derived from Athenian prototype coinage. The Corinthian helmet is depicted with a prominent crest and engraved decorative details, while the facial features — almond-shaped eye, defined nose, and lips — are stylized yet recognizable. The neck and cheek-guards of the helmet are rendered with parallel incised lines. The overall die-work reflects a provincial imitation of the classical Athenian tetradrachm type, adapted by local Lihyanite engravers. |
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| Reverse description | Athena's owl (Athene noctua) standing facing, rendered frontally with spread wings slightly raised and large globular eyes prominently depicted. An olive sprig appears to the upper right of the owl, and a crescent is visible to the left, both derived from the standard Athenian owl coinage iconography. The field is filled with pellets representing additional decorative elements in the local imitative tradition. A Greek inscription appears in the lower exergual area. To the left, a schematic palm frond or branch motif is incised, further distinguishing this issue as a provincial Arabian imitation. |
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| Mintage | ND (200 BC - 24 BC) - ΛΘE - ND (200 BC - 24 BC) - ΛΘF - |
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