Southern Lucania, The Lucanians. AR Drachm, c. 280-278 BC

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Southern Lucania, The Lucanians. AR Drachm, c. 280-278 BC. D/ Head of Athena right, wearing crested helmet decorated with wing. R/ Barley grain with leaf to right; club above leaf, ΛYK monogram to left; c/m: owl standing right, head facing, in incuse circle. Robinson, Second, p. 51; Johnston pp. 17-8; HN Italy 2680. AR. 3.09 g. 14.5 mm. VF. The countermark with the owl found on this coin is an intriguing detail that adds an extra dimension to its history. Countermarks were often applied to coins for various reasons, such as to confirm their authenticity or to indicate their value in a particular place or time. In the case of this coin, the presence of the owl may have been used to signify the acceptance or validity of the coin in a specific commercial or territorial context. Additionally, it's worth noting that the countermark could belong to the Lucanian tribes, further enhancing its significance within the context of Southern Lucania. However, it is difficult to determine the exact meaning of this countermark.

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Southern Lucania, The Lucanians. AR Drachm, c. 280-278 BC

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