A gold plated, pewter reproduction of a Greek owl coin, supplied on a gold plated chain.
Owls were popular in jewellery and coinage as Athena was the patron goddess of Athens and her symbol was the owl.
The coin has the image of an owl on the obverse and the bust of Athena on the reverse
Materials: Gold-plated pewter.
Dimensions: 2 x 2cm.
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