Athens Owl Tetradrachm 455 BC Ancient Greek Attica Athenian Silver Coin NGC AU
Item History & Price
Reference Number: Avaluer:367881 | Grade: AU |
Certification: NGC | Date: ca. 455-440 BC |
Composition: Silver | Country/Region of Manufacture: Greece |
Athens Athena and Owl TetradrachmAncient Greek Silver CoinRare "Transitional" Exampleca. 455-440 BC
NGC Graded *AU*
Strike 5/5, Surface 2/5
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A high relief, fine style example of one of the most iconic and important coin types from the ancient world. A solid silver ancient Greek tetradrachm from Athens, a transitional example, circa 455-440 BC.
The o...bverse depicts the head of Athena, patron to Athens city state. She wears a crested helmet ornamented with olive leaves. Her hair is drawn across the forehead and she stares out at the viewer through a large, almond shaped frontal eye.
The reverse depicts the emblem of Athens, the owl. The charming creature is standing in an erect posture, head turned to the viewer. Olive sprig and crescent in left field, the legend is an abbreviation in Greek for "Athens."
The Athenian silver tetradrachm is one of the most influential coins of all time. During the fifth century BC, when Athens emerged as the greatest of Greek cities, they were the most widely used international coins and helped to spread Greek culture throughout the Mediterranean world.
This transitional style example from 455-440 BC is considered by many to represent the pinnacle of artistic achievement in Athenian coinage.
NGC Graded *AU*
Strike 5/5, Surface 2/5
Purchase with confidence -We have been eBay members for over 10 yearswith 100% positive feedback.No returns.
A high relief, fine style example of one of the most iconic and important coin types from the ancient world. A solid silver ancient Greek tetradrachm from Athens, a transitional example, circa 455-440 BC.
The o...bverse depicts the head of Athena, patron to Athens city state. She wears a crested helmet ornamented with olive leaves. Her hair is drawn across the forehead and she stares out at the viewer through a large, almond shaped frontal eye.
The reverse depicts the emblem of Athens, the owl. The charming creature is standing in an erect posture, head turned to the viewer. Olive sprig and crescent in left field, the legend is an abbreviation in Greek for "Athens."
The Athenian silver tetradrachm is one of the most influential coins of all time. During the fifth century BC, when Athens emerged as the greatest of Greek cities, they were the most widely used international coins and helped to spread Greek culture throughout the Mediterranean world.
This transitional style example from 455-440 BC is considered by many to represent the pinnacle of artistic achievement in Athenian coinage.