Description: 1973 Greece 1 Drachma {1-year issue} 33S Regime of the Colonels (The Junta) FEATURING back: The Little owl, Athene noctua, the symbol of goddess Athena which was first depicted on an ancient Greek tetradrachm (5th century b.C.) In Greek mythology, a little owl (Athene noctua) traditionally represents or accompanies Athena, the virgin goddess of wisdom.Because of such association, the bird — often referred to as the "owl of Athena" — has been used as a symbol of knowledge, wisdom, perspicacity and erudition throughout the Western world. The city of Athens seems to have adopted the owl as proof of allegiance to its patron virgin goddess, which according to a popular etiological myth reproduced on the West pediment of the Parthenon, secured the favor of its citizens by providing them with a more enticing gift than Poseidon. front: A Phoenix rising from its flames is surrounded with the inscription "ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΔΗΜΟΚΡΑΤΙΑ" (Greek Democracy) Lettering: ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΔΗΜΟΚΡΑΤΙΑ 1973 • quantity 1• demonetized {no longer in circulation} polished Nickel-brass coin• diameter: 21 mm• weight: 3.96 g• comes with a 24" brass ball chain Greece Hellas coin pendant necklace Hellenic jewelry Greek little owl of Athena goddess phoenix bird Athens Acropolis Parthenon Thessaloniki Patras Larissa Ioannina Sparta Santorini Mykonos Rhodes Corfu Crete Attica Heraklion Pella Thebes Kos Meterora Trikala Chalcis Serres Mytilene Chalkidiki Corinth Kavala Elounda Olympia Epidaurus Macedonia Peloponnese Vatheia Ermoupoli Lefkada Parga Tetradrachm Aegean Mediterranean Sea
Price: 23.99 USD
Location: Jackson Heights, New York
End Time: 2024-10-16T02:53:29.000Z
Shipping Cost: 3.59 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Brand: coinedJewelry®
Antique: Yes
Pendant Shape: Round
Type: Necklace
Pendant/Locket Type: Coin
Style: Pendant
Country/Region of Manufacture: Greece
Country of Origin: Greece
Necklace Length: 24 in
Vintage: Yes
Chain Type: Ball/Bead
