440-404 BC Attica, Athens Silver Owl Tetradrachm NGC About Uncirculated 5x4

This classic Athenian silver tetradrachm was struck between 440-404 BC during the height of Athens' golden age under Pericles and the early Peloponnesian War period. The coin represents Athens at the zenith of its power, when the city-state dominated Mediterranean trade and its distinctive owl tetradrachms were accepted as international currency throughout the ancient world.

The obverse features the helmeted head of Athena facing right, with flowing hair visible beneath her crested Attic helmet. The reverse displays the famous owl of Athena with large, prominent eyes, standing right with an olive sprig and crescent moon in the field. The clear legend ΑΘΕ (for ΑΘΗΝΑΙΩΝ) appears on the reverse, identifying this as an official issue of the Athenian state.

This example has been certified About Uncirculated by NGC Ancients with exceptional strike and surface ratings of 5x4, indicating superior quality for the type. The coin displays well-centered devices with sharp definition and attractive toning typical of ancient silver. This owl tetradrachm remains one of the most recognizable and sought-after issues in ancient numismatics. The coin pictured is the exact coin you will receive.