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© Nomos AG
Tetradrachm 485 BC - 480 BC
| Silver | 16.53 g | - |
| Issuer | Athens (Attica) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 485 BC - 480 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 16.53 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#182165 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Large owl standing to right, head facing and behind, olive sprig
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΑΘΕ
Interesting fact
The Tetradrachm coin from Athens (Attica) was one of the first coins to feature a portrait of a deity. The obverse side of the coin features a profile of the goddess Athena, the patron deity of the city of Athens, while the reverse side features an owl, which was a symbol of wisdom and associated with Athena. This design was influential in the development of coinage in the ancient Greek world and beyond.
