Ancient Athens Greece Coins for Sale: Athena and the Athenian Owl
"Old Style" silver tetradrachms minted in Athens, ancient Greece, between 449 and 404 BC. These coins funded the building of the Acropolis and Parthenon in Athens, as well as funding the Peloponnesian War (431 BC--404 BC) between Athens and Sparta.
In ancient Greece, when a coin was first spent, a test-cut was often made into the coin to verify that it was solid silver and not a silver-washed forgery. Fortunately, this doesn't detract much from the beauty of these coins. Athenian silver tetradrachms are thought to be one of the most beautiful and collectible coins ever made. These are extraordinary, especially for this price, and are sure to sell out fast!
Attica. Athens, 454-415 BC. Silver "old-style" tetradrachm. Helmeted head of Athena r. with frontal eye / owl standing rt, ΑΘΕ(NS), olive sprig and crescent moon behind, all within incuse square. 16.82g. Test cut. Starr pl. 22-23. Fine+ with obv. and rev. test cuts. Beautiful! Athens #45-2: $699
Attica. Athens, 454-404 BC. Silver "old-style" tetradrachm. Helmeted head of Athena right / Owl standing right, ΑΘΕ(NS), olive sprig and crescent moon behind, all within incuse square. Nice dark cabinet tone. ref: Kroll 8; SNG Copenhagen 31. Grades VF, standard test cut on reverse.16.4 g. 23 mm. Ex-Classical Numismatic Galleries. A nicely centered example with classic style! Athens #cng093: $799
Attica. Athens, 449-404 BC. Silver "old-style" tetradrachm. Helmeted head of Athena r. with frontal eye / owl standing rt, ΑΘΕ(NS), olive sprig and crescent moon behind, all within incuse square. Nicely centered with great detail. Shiny surfaces, no test cut on obverse but one on reverse. 23 mm, 17.2 g. Athens #638: $325
Silver "New Style" Tetradrachm of 100-99 BC.
Attica, Athens. Large "New Style" Tetradrachm of 100-99 BC. Head of Athena right in triple crested helmet ornamented with Pegasus; forepart of horses rt. / Owl standing right on prostate amphora inscribed I, head facing ATE; Greek legend on either side. Two standing figures to right, ME below, monograms in fields. Reference: Sear 2556/2559 var, Thompson 871a. 29 mm, 16.4 g. Nice cabinet tone! #GV0626: $450
Silver "New Style" Tetradrachm of 100-99 BC.
Attica, Athens. Large "New Style" Tetradrachm of 100-99 BC. Head of Athena right in triple crested helmet ornamented with Pegasus; forepart of horses rt. / Owl standing right on prostate amphora inscribed I, head facing ATE; Greek legend on either side. Two standing figures to right, ME below, monograms in fields. Reference: Sear 2556/2559 var, Thompson 871a. 29 mm, 16.13 g. Fantastic, bright tone with great detail! #8144: $399
Silver "New Style" Tetradrachm of 100-99 BC. Sharp!
Attica, Athens. Large "New Style" Tetradrachm of 100-99 BC. Head of Athena right in triple crested helmet ornamented with Pegasus; forepart of horses rt. / Owl standing right on prostate amphora inscribed I, head facing ATE; Greek legend on either side. Eagle standing upon thunder-bolt to left, monograms in fields. 29 mm, 16.1 g. Fantastic piece, with very nice detai! #newst151: $425 SOLD
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Attica. Athens, 449-404 BC. Silver "old-style" tetradrachm. Helmeted head of Athena r. with frontal eye / owl standing rt, ΑΘΕ(NS), olive sprig and crescent moon behind, all within incuse square.A nicely centered example with classic style! Nice dark cabinet tone. 16.4 g. 23 mm. Athens #1215: $625 SOLD
