The front of the coin with Athena, patron deity of Athens. The goddess wears a beaded necklace and crested helmet, decorated with olive leaves and a floral scroll, her hair swept across her forehead. The reverse with the emblem of Athens, the little owl.
The creature stares out through enormous round eyes, an olive sprig and crescent moon in the left field. The inscription reading: AQE - Abbreviated Greek for "Athens". The Athenian owl tetradrachm is unquestionably one of the most influential and iconic coins of all time. During the fifth century BC, when Athens emerged as the greatest of all Greek cities, owls were the most widely used international coin and helped to spread Greek culture throughout the Mediterranean world.
The item "Ancient Greek Athena Owl Tetradrachm Owl Greek Solid 22k gold coin Collectible" is in sale since Friday, August 6, 2021. This item is in the category "Coins & Paper Money\Coins\ Ancient\Greek (450 BC-100 AD)". The seller is "goldenbird999" and is located in pukhai.This item can be shipped worldwide.