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During the 2nd and 1st centuries BC, silver tetradrachms continued to serve as the dominant large-denomination coinage across the Hellenistic world, maintaining a tradition established centuries earlier. Silver tetradrachms circulated extensively throughout the Mediterranean and Near East during the 2nd and 1st centuries BC, forming the backbone of international trade and large-scale transactions. This ancient silver coin features common iconography of its era, with a bust of Athena prominent on the obverse. Today, the Attica Athens 2nd-1st Centuries BC AR Tetradrachm Silver Coin is available from JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
These coins moved freely across political boundaries, from the markets of Athens and Alexandria to the caravan cities of the East, accepted based on their silver content rather than political allegiance. Major trading centers became melting pots of tetradrachms from various mints, and merchants, soldiers, and pilgrims carried them along trade routes stretching from Spain to India. The widespread circulation of these coins helped create an integrated economic zone across the Hellenistic world, even as political fragmentation intensified during this tumultuous period.
This Attica Athens 2nd-1st Centuries BC AR Tetradrachm Silver Coin is in Choice Very Fine condition. The tone and texture are even across the coin, with a 5/5 strike grade and 3/5 surface grade. Strike grades refer to the original condition of the coin, such as the centering, strength, and evenness of the design strick. The surface grade refers to the condition of the coin after production, including its luster, corrosion, and possible scratches.
On the obverse of the Attica Athents AR Tetradrachm Silver Coin, you’ll find a depiction of the goddess Athena in right-profile relief wearing a helmet. The reverse of the coin features the famous Athenian owl design. Athenian tetradrachms, featuring the iconic owl design and helmeted head of Athena, remained among the most recognized and trusted coins in the ancient world throughout the Hellenistic period. These “owls,” as they were commonly called, had established their reputation during Athens’ classical golden age and continued to be produced and imitated long after Athens’ political power had waned.
Please contact JM Bullion with any questions about this ancient silver coin. You can call us at 800-276-6508, chat with us online, or email us directly.
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During the 2nd and 1st centuries BC, silver tetradrachms continued to serve as the dominant large-denomination coinage across the Hellenistic world, maintaining a tradition established centuries earlier. Silver tetradrachms circulated extensively throughout the Mediterranean and Near East during the 2nd and 1st centuries BC, forming the backbone of international trade and large-scale transactions. This ancient silver coin features common iconography of its era, with a bust of Athena prominent on the obverse. Today, the Attica Athens 2nd-1st Centuries BC AR Tetradrachm Silver Coin is available from JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
These coins moved freely across political boundaries, from the markets of Athens and Alexandria to the caravan cities of the East, accepted based on their silver content rather than political allegiance. Major trading centers became melting pots of tetradrachms from various mints, and merchants, soldiers, and pilgrims carried them along trade routes stretching from Spain to India. The widespread circulation of these coins helped create an integrated economic zone across the Hellenistic world, even as political fragmentation intensified during this tumultuous period.
This Attica Athens 2nd-1st Centuries BC AR Tetradrachm Silver Coin is in Choice Very Fine condition. The tone and texture are even across the coin, with a 5/5 strike grade and 3/5 surface grade. Strike grades refer to the original condition of the coin, such as the centering, strength, and evenness of the design strick. The surface grade refers to the condition of the coin after production, including its luster, corrosion, and possible scratches.
On the obverse of the Attica Athents AR Tetradrachm Silver Coin, you’ll find a depiction of the goddess Athena in right-profile relief wearing a helmet. The reverse of the coin features the famous Athenian owl design. Athenian tetradrachms, featuring the iconic owl design and helmeted head of Athena, remained among the most recognized and trusted coins in the ancient world throughout the Hellenistic period. These “owls,” as they were commonly called, had established their reputation during Athens’ classical golden age and continued to be produced and imitated long after Athens’ political power had waned.
Please contact JM Bullion with any questions about this ancient silver coin. You can call us at 800-276-6508, chat with us online, or email us directly.
