The Ancient Athenian Owl Silver Coin

One of the most treasured coins of the ancient world, dating back to the fifth century B.C….

• An Owl silver coin, known as a tetradrachm, hand-struck in Athens more than 2,400 years ago, during the city’s “Golden Age” as a dominant military power.
• Its consistent silver weight and purity made it the world’s first great trade coin; most were worn out in circulation or melted millennia ago for the precious silver.
• Includes a test cut, a small, deliberate incision made by merchants and officials in ancient times to authenticate that the coin was solid silver, and not silver plated.
• It was among the very first coins in the world to include designs on both sides: a portrait of the goddess Athena on one side and Athena’s wise owl on the other.
• Sealed in a clear archival holder that allows you to examine the details on both sides safely without fear of damage from dust and fingerprints.
• Arrives in a museum-quality Display Chest, complete with a wooden insert that allows the coin to be showcased at the optimum viewing angle.
• Also includes a captivating Collector’s Guide containing the intriguing history of the coin and its remarkable designs.