Greek c.440-404 BC Athenian Owl Silver Tetradrachm NGC Ch AU – Series VI

The Athenian Owl tetradrachms are among the most iconic and widely recognized coins of ancient Greece, symbolizing the wealth and power of Athens at its zenith.

Iconography and Symbolism: The obverse of the coin typically features the head of Athena – while the reverse shows an owl, Athena’s sacred bird

The Athenian Owl tetradrachms encapsulate the height of Athenian power and cultural achievement in the classical period, serving as a lasting legacy of ancient Greece’s artistic and economic influence.