Description: For sale ancient GREECE, ATTICA, ATHENS. Circa 449-413 BC . AR / SILVER TETRADRACHM. The front of the coin with Athena, patron deity of Athens. The goddess wears a beaded necklace and crested helmet, decorated with olive leaves and a floral scroll, her hair swept accross her forehead. The reverse with the emblem of Athens, the little owl. The creature stares out through enormous round eyes, an olive sprig and crescent moon in the left field. The inscription reading: AQE - Abbreviated Greek for "Athens". The Athenian “owl” silver tetradrachm is unquestionably one of the most influential coins of all time. During the fifth century BC, when Athens emerged as the greatest of all Greek cities, owls were the most widely used international coin and helped to spread Greek culture throughout the Mediterranean world. SILVER TETRADRACHM weight - 17.18 grams , diameter - 24.62 mm. Head of ATHENA right. Owl standing right within incuse square. SEAR - 2526. Lovely strike on a nice flan. Excellent metal. Choice - AU. Lightly toned. Rare.Return Policy: Shop with confidence - satisfaction guaranteed. Any coin order may be returned within 30 days of receipt. The customer shall bear the cost of returning all items and shall insure them for their full value.All items are guaranteed genuine and authentic as described. Unconditional, lifetime guarantee of authenticity.Visit my store to see a great selection of high quality Ancient coins.Shipping by Canada post registered mail insured to Canada - $30.00, USA - $49.95. World - $78.00. OR will be calculated. Track Page Views With Auctiva's FREE Counter
Price: 1689.99 USD
Location: Calgary, Alberta
End Time: 2023-12-14T16:45:31.000Z
Shipping Cost: 46.95 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Cleaned/Uncleaned: Uncleaned
Modified Item: No
Country/Region of Manufacture: Greece
Certification: Uncertified
Date: 449 - 413 BC
Year: 413 BC
Composition: Silver
Historical Period: Greek (450 BC-100 AD)
Provenance: Ownership History Available
Denomination: Tetradrachm
KM Number: SEAR # 2526
Era: Ancient
