Athens holds a unique place in our hearts and minds as the foundation of western civilization. Even today the Parthenon stands high upon the rocky Acropolis as a testament to the greatness of ancient Greece.
Imagine holding something from nearly 2,500 years ago—today, you can experience that feeling by owning one of the most famous of all ancient silver coins, the Athenian Silver Owl.
The Athenian silver tetradrachm is an impressive piece of human history. Ranked as the #10 Greatest ancient coin in the 100 Greatest Ancient coins book, the owl is a testament to the prosperity and pride of ancient Greece.
These impressive silver coins contain over a half ounce of pure silver and are impressive and hefty in-hand. These very coins were found in almost every marketplace in the Mediterranean and beyond, and they depict the helmeted head of Athena—the deity of Athens and the goddess of wisdom, on the obverse. The reverse shows the owl, the totem animal of the city, under a moon and an olive branch.
Austin Rare Coins is pleased to offer a wide variety of Athenian Owls in several different grades and prices. If you would like more information about Owls or would like to know more about what we have to offer, check out our webpage or give us a call… our ancient coin specialists are on call to help you find the exact ancient coin you’re looking for.
These coins are also mentioned in the top 10 of all 100 Greatest Ancient Coins and to find out more talk to an Ancient Coin Advisor at Austin Coins today at 1-800-928-6468!
