Description: Ancient Athens Greece Athena Owl Tetradrachm Coin (440-404 BC) - NGC Choice AU! - Free Shipping NGC Choice AU - 4/5 Strike & Perfect 5/5 Surfaces ATTICA. Athens. Ca. 440-404 BC. AR tetradrachm (25mm, 17.19 gm, 1h). NGC Choice AU 4/5 - 5/5. HGC 4, 1597. SNG Copenhagen 31-40. Kroll 8. Ancient Greece Athens Athena and Owl Tetradrachm (440-404 BC, 17.19 g Silver) that has been certified and professionally judged to be in Choice Almost Uncirculated Condition by the NGC Grading Service.This is a very scarce Almost Uncirculated Tetradrachm with sharp detail and attractive surfaces. It has been awarded high marks of 4 for Strike and 5 for Surfaces from NGC. It is very difficult to find an Athens Tetradrachm in such outstanding condition. Quite a remarkable coin, now well over 2000 years old. As always, this piece is Guaranteed Genuine. The owl, as a symbol for wisdom, was the mascot of Athena, and frequently accompanies the goddess as this coin demonstrates. According to myth, Athena, goddess of wisdom and the patron goddess of Athens, even had the ability to take the form of an owl.The reverse depicts a standing owl within an incuse square, head facing forward, with a crescent moon and olive spray, and “ΑΘΕ”, (of the Athenians). Athena is featured on the obverse wearing a helmet with floral scroll and three olive leaves. This Ancient coin is #10 in the Top 100 Greatest Ancient Coins book, page 28.Check my reviews. Buyers say the quality of my coins are better in person than the pictures. "Beautiful coins, better than the photos! Fast shipping! Thanks!" - "5 star seller with fast shipping ...great coin great price...A+A+" - "Great strike - no fingerprints" - "Wally, I love your coins as well as packaging. Will recommend you to anyone." - "Great communication & friendly. Beautiful coin came on time. Would buy again!" - "It?s very nice. Will be buying again" - "Fast-safe delivery of well described coin /Recommend this seller AAA+++".Thanks for Looking.U.S. Sales Only! Please note that I will only ship this item to a confirmed Paypal address. Free Shipping via (USPS Insured Priority Mail Service) Adult Signature Required & Tracking Number Provided. I ship the same day item payment is received.
Price: 1375 USD
Location: Cana, Virginia
End Time: 2024-04-21T19:41:37.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Certification: NGC
Modified Item: No
Era: Ancient
Denomination: Tetradrachm
Country/Region of Manufacture: Greece
Historical Period: Greek (450 BC-100 AD)
Year: 440-404 BC
Grade: Choice AU
Provenance: Ownership History Not Available
Composition: Silver
Date: 440-405 BC
Certification Number: 6057811-034
Cleaned/Uncleaned: Uncleaned
Geographic Origin: Ancient Greece
