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It is a representation of a Little Owl, also known as the Owl of Athena (Athene noctua). The other side of the old coin has a representation of Athena's face.
Athena is the goddess of wisdom, hence owls being thought of as wise.
Athena is the patron goddess of the city-state of Athens. Historians debate if the city was named after her or she was named after the city.