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Description
Description
An authentic Athenian silver tetradrachm struck during the height of Classical Greece. The obverse depicts the helmeted goddess Athena, patron deity of Athens, while the reverse features her sacred owl accompanied by an olive sprig and the inscription ΑΘΕ, meaning "of the Athenians." Renowned for its exceptional silver purity and widespread circulation, the Athenian Owl was one of the most influential trade coins of the ancient world and remains an enduring symbol of Greek civilization.
Period and Time
Period and Time
This coin dates to the Classical Greek period (c. 454–404 BC), when Athens stood at the height of its political, military, and cultural influence. During this era, the city's silver tetradrachms became the dominant international currency of the Mediterranean, facilitating trade across Greece, Egypt, the Levant, and beyond.
Material
Material
Struck in high-purity silver, the Athenian tetradrachm was produced from the rich silver mines of Laurion in Attica. Its consistent weight, purity, and iconic design made it one of antiquity's most trusted and widely accepted coins.
