Athenian Empire Coins

In the book entitled, The 100 Greatest Ancient Coins, the #10 highest ranked coin is the Athenian Silver Tetradrachm, commonly known at the Attica Silver Owl. Struck over 2,400 years ago, these large 17 gram silver coins are each one of a kind and depict the goddess Athena on the obverse and an owl on the reverse. These coins were extensively circulated across the ancient empires for hundreds of years.

Today, we’re offering the final few coins we just received back from NGC Ancients at remarkable prices. We believe these coins offer unsurpassed value and extraordinary quality in the ancient coin market. Interested in different grades or price points? Just call and we can help.

Please know that we have several coins all of which are in AU quality. The coin pictured may not be the exact coin that you will receive but all coins are similar in grade and eye appeal.

As one of the most important Greek city-states, Corinth was an early adopter of coinage and their cornerstone Stater was the Silver Pegasus featuring the famous winged-horse associated in myth to Corinth. Often mistaken for Athena, it’s now more widely agreed that the reverse features Aphrodite, the goddess of Corinth, bearing a battle helmet. The Acrocorinthos mountain that rose above the city was home to a famous temple honoring Aphrodite and home to part of the Pegasus myth.

Featuring two popular mythical figures, it’s no surprise that the Silver Pegasus has become one of the most popular Ancient Staters landing at #23 in the 100 Greatest Ancient Coins book (see page 56). In addition, we like them for their understated beauty created by the simple attractive designs.

In the book entitled, The 100 Greatest Ancient Coins, the #10 highest ranked coin is the Athenian Silver Tetradrachm, commonly known at the Attica Silver Owl. Struck over 2,400 years ago, these large 17 gram silver coins are each one of a kind and depict the goddess Athena on the obverse and an owl on the reverse. These coins were extensively circulated across the ancient empires for hundreds of years.

Today, we’re offering the final few coins we just received back from NGC Ancients at remarkable prices. We believe these coins offer unsurpassed value and extraordinary quality in the ancient coin market. Coin shown is the exact coin you will receive. Interested in different grades or price points? Just call and we can help.

Please know that we have several coins all of which are in MS quality. The coin pictured may not be the exact coin that you will receive but all coins are similar in grade and eye appeal.

In the book entitled, The 100 Greatest Ancient Coins, the #10 highest ranked coin is the Athenian Silver Tetradrachm, commonly known at the Attica Silver Owl. Struck over 2,400 years ago, these large 17 gram silver coins are each one of a kind and depict the goddess Athena on the obverse and an owl on the reverse. These coins were extensively circulated across the ancient empires for hundreds of years.

Today, we’re offering the final few coins we just received back from NGC Ancients at remarkable prices. We believe these coins offer unsurpassed value and extraordinary quality in the ancient coin market. Coin shown is the exact coin you will receive. Interested in different grades or price points? Just call and we can help.

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