440-404 BC Attica, Athens Silver Owl Tetradrachm NGC Extremely Fine Full Crest 5x3

This ancient Athenian tetradrachm was struck between 440-404 BC during the height of the Athenian empire, when Athens dominated Mediterranean trade and culture. The coin represents the famous "owl" tetradrachms that served as the international currency of the ancient world, trusted and accepted from Spain to India for their consistent weight and silver purity.

The obverse displays the helmeted head of Athena in profile, patron goddess of Athens, with bold facial features and well-defined helmet details. The reverse showcases the iconic owl of Athena with prominent round eyes, flanked by an olive spray and the ethnic abbreviation ΑΘΕ, all within a distinctive incuse square that was characteristic of early Athenian coinage.

NGC has graded this tetradrachm Extremely Fine with strike and surface ratings of 5x3, indicating exceptional strike quality with very good surface preservation. The coin shows even wear consistent with its grade while retaining strong device definition and clear legends. This example has received NGC's Full Crest designation, denoting complete visibility of all elements of Athena's helmet crest, a desirable feature that enhances both the coin's numismatic appeal and collector value. This classic example represents one of the most historically significant and widely collected ancient coin types. The coin pictured is the exact coin you will receive.