The Famous Athens Tetradrachm Nearly Full Crest

Attica/Athens Tetradrachm
c. 440-404 BC
NGC AU
Strike 4/5 Surface 3/5

The Trade Coin of Antiquity

In 454 BC, after military defeats in Egypt against the Persians, the Athenians moved their treasury to Athens from Delos, as it was considered safer terrain.  This setback followed spectacular victories by the Athenians at Marathon (490 BC), and Thermopylae (480 BC).  After moving the treasury, the era of standard tetradrachms commenced around 440 BC, and continued until about 404 BC.

As the production of tetradrachms increased over time and provided funding for various war efforts, the dies naturally became worn, making well struck and full crested specimens somewhat scarce.  We are pleased to offer an example of this classic, standard coinage, ranked at #10 in the 100 Greatest Ancient Coins reference.  Today’s example features a finely developed and tall crest, and abundant silvery bloom.
 This artistically pleasing “owl” is available here for:  $3,480

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Daily Special – AU $20 Liberties – At just 2% over melt

We are offering up to 150 uncertified AU $20 Liberties at just 3.75% over melt. For less than the premium of a Bullion Gold Eagle you can own nice AU Pre-33 $20 Liberties!

Based on the current spot price of $2,328, the coins are $2,336 per coin. This is subject to spot gold fluctuations, us this formula for current price (spot x .9675 x 103.75%). They are solid AU coins with a nice date mix.

Minimum order is just 10 coins. Call or email to confirm

$20 Liberty Special – AU/CU Lot

Our special for today is a group of US $20 Liberties in AU/CU condition – nicer than usually one usually encounters for an AU lot, these are close to mint quality and provide a good vehicle for gold diversification.

10 coin lot minimum, a total of 50 coins are available, and they are on offer at the special price of:

Our special for today is a group of US $20 Liberties in AU/CU condition – nicer than usually one usually encounters for an AU lot, these are close to mint quality and provide a good vehicle for gold diversification.

10 coin lot minimum, a total of 50 coins are available, and they are on offer at the special price of $20 off each at the published price of $20 Gold Liberty Head Double Eagles here. Currently $2,066.48 based on a Gold spot basis of $1,874.50. (Prices subject to change with gold markets, as usual) 

Ancient Greek Coinage – the Athenian Tetradrachm Ca 450 – 404 BC NGC AU – Strike 5/5, Surface 4/5

The most prominent city in Ancient Greece militarily and economically, Athens had at its disposal an almost inexhaustible supply of silver from the mines it controlled at Laurion. This mine would be instrumental as Athenian influence increased in the region. To facilitate this expansion, a large supply of coinage was necessary, both for international economy and as a means of declaring Athems’ dominance in the region. The famous “owl” silver coinage was introduced around 520 BC, featuring the helmeted head of Athena, and on the reverse, the standing figure of an owl, her sacred bird. Over time, the design of the owls became more streamlined, culminating in the naturalistic style of the coins on offer here.

Struck around the time period of the Peloponnesian War (431 to 404 BC), these ancient trade coins formed the basis of the Greek economy in antiquity and circulated widely in the Mediterranean region and beyond. Athenian “owls” are a good candidate for being the most famous coins of antiquity, and provide a link to the history and style of the ancient world that is without parallel.

A most famous ancient Greek silver coin, certified About Uncirculated and boldly struck, with an attractive light grey tone.

Offered at $1,595 delivered

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