RARE ATTICA ATHENS 300 BC Bronze Greek Athens Owl Tetradrachm Coin

This lovely ancient coin is a rare bronze Greek Athens owl tetradrachm coin from about 300-400 BC, from the collection of a private collector, with a provenance of ownership history available. This coin is an absolute one off in terms of preservation is beautifully detailed and inscribed, with the head of Athena on one side and the Owl of Athens on reverse with AOE to signify ‘OF ATHENS’. This iconic coin is over 9 grams in weight and is hand forged in bronze and conjures the mythology of the Gods and of the great dramatists, philosophers who pondered their origins in the seat of civilisation. It holds cultural significance as a piece of ancient Greek history and numismatic value as a scarce and valuable coin.

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