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Ancient Greece 454-404BC Owl Reverse Attica Athens Silver Tetradrachm AU-UNC (AU55)
Ancient Greece 454-404BC Owl Reverse Attica Athens Silver Tetradrachm AU-UNC (AU55)
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Ancient Greece 454-404BC Owl Reverse Attica Athens Silver Tetradrachm AU-UNC (AU-55)
The owl reverse tetradrachm of Athens is one of the most iconic coins of the ancient world, first struck in the late 6th century BCE and widely circulated throughout the Mediterranean. On the obverse, it features the head of Athena, the city’s patron goddess, while the reverse shows her sacred owl, a symbol of wisdom, with an olive sprig and the inscription “???” (short for Athens). Struck in high-quality silver from the rich Laurion mines, these coins became a trusted international currency due to their consistent weight and purity. The owl tetradrachm not only reflected Athens’ economic and political power during its Golden Age but also remains a celebrated masterpiece of classical numismatic art.
Specifications:
Issuer: Athens (Attica)
Composition: Silver
Weight: Approx 17 g
Diameter: Approx 25 mm
Mint: Athens
The owl reverse tetradrachm of Athens is one of the most iconic coins of the ancient world, first struck in the late 6th century BCE and widely circulated throughout the Mediterranean. On the obverse, it features the head of Athena, the city’s patron goddess, while the reverse shows her sacred owl, a symbol of wisdom, with an olive sprig and the inscription “???” (short for Athens). Struck in high-quality silver from the rich Laurion mines, these coins became a trusted international currency due to their consistent weight and purity. The owl tetradrachm not only reflected Athens’ economic and political power during its Golden Age but also remains a celebrated masterpiece of classical numismatic art.
Specifications:
Issuer: Athens (Attica)
Composition: Silver
Weight: Approx 17 g
Diameter: Approx 25 mm
Mint: Athens
