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1973 Greece Hellas 1 Drachma coin bracelet Greek little owl of Athena glaux phoenix Pallas Athens Acropolis Parthenon Tetradrachm b000002

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1973 Greece 1 Drachma {1-year issue} 2S 

Regime of the Colonels {The Junta}

FEATURING 
front: An owl, 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.

back: 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 brass rolo link bracelet with lobster clasp {6 mm links}

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11/29/15


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