Description
- Athena/Owl (455-449 B.C.) Greek Classic, Tetradrachm. Size: 24 mm. OBVERSE: Head of Athena wearing a crested helmet with olive leaves and floral scroll. REVERSE: Owl with olive branch and crescent within incuse square.
- The Crescent moon represents the night and the owls wisdom to see in the dark. The Olive Branch, which was a common theme in Athenian currency, symbolizes Athenas peaceful victory over Poseidon. The letters AOE is an abbreviation for of Athenians
- These are not Ancient Coins. They are new, engravings showing the coin in new, non-circulated condition. They are accurately detailed, using museum quality authentic ancient coins as models. They are accurate in size and imagery. The Coins are cast in the finest quality, solid pewter. If you enjoy ancient history and Greek and Roman Mythology, you will enjoy these coins.
- Coins are all Made in the U.S.A. Hand made using centrifugal force mold process. See pictures in Listing. Antique silver finish is tumbled for hours using a special process producing the antique highlights. Gold Plated Coins and Pendants are all plated in the U.S.A.
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