Greek 454-404 BC Athens / Owl Tetradrachm A 3620
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Greek 454-404 BC Athens / Owl Tetradrachm A 3620

Denomination: Tetradrachm
Composition: Silver
Certification: Uncertified
Grade Raw: XF
Obverse: Depicts Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom and warfare.
Reverse: Features an owl, the symbol of Athena, along with an olive sprig and the inscription "AOE".

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This image shows an ancient Greek silver tetradrachm from Athens, commonly known as an "Athenian Owl" coin. 

  • Origin: Minted in Athens, Attica, approximately between 454 and 404 BC.
  • Design: The obverse depicts the helmeted head of Athena, the patron goddess of Athens.
  • Material: It is made of silver and typically weighs around 17.2 grams.
  • Reverse: The opposite side (not pictured) features an owl, the symbol of Athena, along with an olive sprig and the inscription "AOE".
  • Subject: The reverse side shown depicts the owl of Athena, symbolizing wisdom, along with an olive sprig.
  • Time Period: These coins were famously minted between approximately 440-404 BC.
  • Specifications: It is made of silver and typically weighs around 17.2 grams.
  • Historical Significance: The inscription "ΑΘΕ" is an abbreviation for "of the Athenians," indicating the coin's origin. 
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