The silver tetradrachms of Attica, produced at the Athens mint, rank among the most historically important and widely recognized coins in ancient numismatics. Commonly known for their famous owl design, Athenian tetradrachms became a leading trade currency throughout the classical Greek world, circulating extensively across the Mediterranean and into the Near East. This Athenian AR Tetradrachm is in Extremely Fine condition according to the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC). Right now, Attica Athens AR Tetradrachms are available from JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
Each Attica Athens AR Tetradrachm available here is in Extremely Fine condition, indicating a coin with minimal circulation wear. Most of the wear on a coin with this grade is confined to the highest relief points. The coin retains crisp, discernible legends and devices.
The Athenian tetradrachms struck between approximately 353 and 294 BC come from an important transitional era in the city’s monetary history. These decades coincided with the growing power of Macedon under Philip II, the conquests of Alexander the Great, and the political changes that followed as the Greek world entered the Hellenistic period.
The Athenian tetradrachm features one of the best-known design pairings in the history of ancient Greek coinage. On the obverse is the helmeted head of Athena, the patron goddess of Athens, depicted according to the established artistic conventions associated with the city’s silver coinage. The reverse presents Athena’s owl, typically shown standing alongside an olive sprig and crescent moon. The composition also includes the abbreviated Greek inscription AOE, identifying Athens as the issuing authority.
If you have any questions about ancient silver coins, please feel free to ask. JM Bullion customer service is available at 800-276-6508 or via email.
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The silver tetradrachms of Attica, produced at the Athens mint, rank among the most historically important and widely recognized coins in ancient numismatics. Commonly known for their famous owl design, Athenian tetradrachms became a leading trade currency throughout the classical Greek world, circulating extensively across the Mediterranean and into the Near East. This Athenian AR Tetradrachm is in Extremely Fine condition according to the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC). Right now, Attica Athens AR Tetradrachms are available from JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
Each Attica Athens AR Tetradrachm available here is in Extremely Fine condition, indicating a coin with minimal circulation wear. Most of the wear on a coin with this grade is confined to the highest relief points. The coin retains crisp, discernible legends and devices.
The Athenian tetradrachms struck between approximately 353 and 294 BC come from an important transitional era in the city’s monetary history. These decades coincided with the growing power of Macedon under Philip II, the conquests of Alexander the Great, and the political changes that followed as the Greek world entered the Hellenistic period.
The Athenian tetradrachm features one of the best-known design pairings in the history of ancient Greek coinage. On the obverse is the helmeted head of Athena, the patron goddess of Athens, depicted according to the established artistic conventions associated with the city’s silver coinage. The reverse presents Athena’s owl, typically shown standing alongside an olive sprig and crescent moon. The composition also includes the abbreviated Greek inscription AOE, identifying Athens as the issuing authority.
If you have any questions about ancient silver coins, please feel free to ask. JM Bullion customer service is available at 800-276-6508 or via email.