ATHENE (or Athena) was the great Olympian goddess of wise counsel, war, the defence of towns, heroic endeavour, weaving, pottery and other crafts. She was depicted crowned with a crested helm, armed with shield and spear, and wearing the snake-trimmed aigis cloak wrapped around her breast and arm, adorned with the monstrous head of the Gorgon.
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Sunday, June 14, 2009
Athena
ATHENE (or Athena) was the great Olympian goddess of wise counsel, war, the defence of towns, heroic endeavour, weaving, pottery and other crafts. She was depicted crowned with a crested helm, armed with shield and spear, and wearing the snake-trimmed aigis cloak wrapped around her breast and arm, adorned with the monstrous head of the Gorgon.
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
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Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Severus Alexander
222 A.D.
year 5 - Є of Elagabalus
22mm x 22mm, 11.98 g.
Obv. - Severus Alexander bust right:

Rev. - Athena, 1
year 5 - Є of Elagabalus
22mm x 22mm, 11.98 g.
Obv. - Severus Alexander bust right:

Rev. - Athena, 1
Friday, May 15, 2009
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
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