353-294 BC Attica, Athens Silver Owl Tetradrachm NGC Choice About Uncirculated 4x4

This classic Athenian tetradrachm was struck during the height of Athens' cultural and economic influence in the ancient world, circa 353-294 BC. The coin represents the enduring New Style tetradrachm series that continued Athens' monetary tradition established centuries earlier. These silver coins served as the backbone of Mediterranean commerce and remain among the most recognizable issues in ancient numismatics.

The obverse displays the helmeted head of Athena facing right, showcasing the goddess of wisdom and warfare in classical Greek artistic style. The reverse features the iconic owl of Athena standing right with wings spread, flanked by an olive sprig and crescent moon, with the ethnic abbreviation ΑΘΕ (for Athenians) clearly visible in the field.

NGC has graded this example as Choice About Uncirculated with strong technical ratings of Strike 4/5 and Surface 4/5. The coin exhibits well-preserved details with attractive silver surfaces and clear definition of the owl's distinctive features. This tetradrachm represents an excellent opportunity to own one of antiquity's most famous coin types. The coin pictured is the exact coin you will receive.