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Greece. AR Tetradrachm (22x18mm, 16.83g, 7h). Mint: Athens. Obv: Helmeted head of Athena right, with profile eye and pi-style palmette Rev: Owl standing right, head facing; olive spray and crescent to left Ref: Bingen Pi Phase uncertain; Kroll –; HGC 4, 1599 aVF. Irregular flan. Athens issued these iconic "owl" tetradrachms as a trusted trade currency across the ancient Mediterranean. The pi-style palmette on Athena's helmet crest marks this as a later "New Style" transitional issue, struck during the period when Athens was reasserting economic influence following Macedonian dominance under Philip II and Alexander the Great. All coins guaranteed for life. (301) 542-4840