Ancient Resource
Athens Greece Silver Coin // Athena & Owl // 454-404 BC
Product Description
Athens, Attica, Ancient Greece, c. 440-404 BC. The silver "Old Style" tetradrachm features the head of Athena, wearing crested Attic helmet ornamented with three laurel leaves and vine scroll. There's an owl standing right, head facing, an olive sprig and crescent; AΘΕ, all within incuse square.
These coins helped fund the building of the Acropolis and Parthenon in Athens, as well as funding the Peloponnesian War (431 - 404 BC) between Athens and Sparta.
Product Details
- Measurements
0.5"L x 2.375"W x 3.375"H
- OriginGreece
— Coin Diameter: 24mm Ø
— Graded Slab Dimensions: 2.375" x 3.375"
— Weight: 17.22g
— Slabbed & Certified Extremely Fine by NGC
— ref: HGC 4, 1597, SNG Copenhagen 31-40, Kroll 8 for type
— Ex Heritage Auctions, Houston, TX
Accompanied by a hand-signed certificate of authenticity which includes all the details, culture, dating, motifs/inscriptions when applicable, historical relevance, and provenance.
Shipping Information
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Shipping AvailabilityCanada, United States
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Shipping PolicyStandard Ground Shipping
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Ship In3-4 weeks ⓘ
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Return PolicyFinal sale, not eligible for return or cancellation
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