440-404 B.C. Athenian Owl Silver Tetradrachm NGC MS

For centuries, Athens was one of the most powerful and respected city-states in the Aegean – the pinnacle of culture in the ancient world. During that golden age, it struck the most famous of all ancient coins: the Athenian Owl Tetradrachm of 449-413 B.C. These hefty silver coins became a recognized standard of value throughout the ancient world. Struck on thick blanks, they feature high-relief designs. On the obverse is Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom, and on the reverse is her symbol, the owl. These coins are graded by NGC in a Mint State Grade. If you only own one ancient coin, this should be the one!