MADE TO ORDER - Owl and Athena - 454 - 404 BC
This listing is made to order, meaning I will make the pendant and ship within three weeks. This coin was purchased from reputable ancient coin dealer.
Visit this page to see all custom order options.
Comes with certificate which guarantees authenticity and provides background information (listed below) on the acquired coin
This stunning coin is 24 mm in size and weighs 17 grams. Note that the sides are not oriented in the same way so you would have to choose which side is the “front”.
-- Coin information:
Attica, Athens - silver tetradrachm
Obverse: helmeted head of Athena right, with frontal eye
Reverse: Owl standing right, head facing; olive spray and crescent to left; all within incuse square.
Struck 454 - 404 BC
Read my blog post about Athens' owl coin
Owls on Ancient Coins Owls are depicted on many different ancient coin types but the most prolific types are the coins of ancient Athens. The ancient slang names for the coins of Athens were "owls" (but in Greek of course) and "girls" (referring to Athena on the obverse, also in Greek). "Owls" were so popular as a central currency of the ancient world that the design remained essentially unchanged and somewhat archaic long after other cities began to produce coins of a more refined artistic style. "Owls" of Athens are still very popular. For collectors, they are perhaps the most popular ancient coin type.
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Why buy from us? I see a lot of pre-made bezels, that are made for modern coins passing as "handmade" jewelry. Each of our coins is carefully handset in a custom made bezel which takes time and skill.
This listing is made to order, meaning I will make the pendant and ship within three weeks. This coin was purchased from reputable ancient coin dealer.
Visit this page to see all custom order options.
Comes with certificate which guarantees authenticity and provides background information (listed below) on the acquired coin
This stunning coin is 24 mm in size and weighs 17 grams. Note that the sides are not oriented in the same way so you would have to choose which side is the “front”.
-- Coin information:
Attica, Athens - silver tetradrachm
Obverse: helmeted head of Athena right, with frontal eye
Reverse: Owl standing right, head facing; olive spray and crescent to left; all within incuse square.
Struck 454 - 404 BC
Read my blog post about Athens' owl coin
Owls on Ancient Coins Owls are depicted on many different ancient coin types but the most prolific types are the coins of ancient Athens. The ancient slang names for the coins of Athens were "owls" (but in Greek of course) and "girls" (referring to Athena on the obverse, also in Greek). "Owls" were so popular as a central currency of the ancient world that the design remained essentially unchanged and somewhat archaic long after other cities began to produce coins of a more refined artistic style. "Owls" of Athens are still very popular. For collectors, they are perhaps the most popular ancient coin type.
www.shopancient.com
Follow on Instagram
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Why buy from us? I see a lot of pre-made bezels, that are made for modern coins passing as "handmade" jewelry. Each of our coins is carefully handset in a custom made bezel which takes time and skill.
This listing is made to order, meaning I will make the pendant and ship within three weeks. This coin was purchased from reputable ancient coin dealer.
Visit this page to see all custom order options.
Comes with certificate which guarantees authenticity and provides background information (listed below) on the acquired coin
This stunning coin is 24 mm in size and weighs 17 grams. Note that the sides are not oriented in the same way so you would have to choose which side is the “front”.
-- Coin information:
Attica, Athens - silver tetradrachm
Obverse: helmeted head of Athena right, with frontal eye
Reverse: Owl standing right, head facing; olive spray and crescent to left; all within incuse square.
Struck 454 - 404 BC
Read my blog post about Athens' owl coin
Owls on Ancient Coins Owls are depicted on many different ancient coin types but the most prolific types are the coins of ancient Athens. The ancient slang names for the coins of Athens were "owls" (but in Greek of course) and "girls" (referring to Athena on the obverse, also in Greek). "Owls" were so popular as a central currency of the ancient world that the design remained essentially unchanged and somewhat archaic long after other cities began to produce coins of a more refined artistic style. "Owls" of Athens are still very popular. For collectors, they are perhaps the most popular ancient coin type.
www.shopancient.com
Follow on Instagram
****
Why buy from us? I see a lot of pre-made bezels, that are made for modern coins passing as "handmade" jewelry. Each of our coins is carefully handset in a custom made bezel which takes time and skill.
