455-440 BC Attica, Athens Silver Owl Tetradrachm NGC Choice XF 4x4

This impressive silver tetradrachm from Athens dates to circa 455-440 BC, representing the height of the Classical Greek period when Athens controlled the Delian League and dominated Mediterranean trade. Struck during the Golden Age of Pericles, these tetradrachms served as the international currency of their time, widely accepted throughout the ancient world due to their consistent weight and purity.

The obverse displays the helmeted head of Athena facing right, adorned with an olive wreath and showing fine detail in the goddess's profile and helmet ornamentation. The reverse features the iconic owl standing right with head facing forward, accompanied by an olive spray and crescent moon, along with the ethnic inscription ΑΘΕ (ATHE) identifying the issuing city-state.

Certified by NGC as Choice Extremely Fine with impressive strike and surface ratings of 4/4, this tetradrachm exhibits excellent preservation with clear devices and attractive silver-gray patina. The famous Athenian owl tetradrachms remain among the most recognizable and sought-after coins from the ancient world, prized by collectors for their historical significance and artistic beauty. The coin pictured is the exact coin you will receive.