| 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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