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The most iconic coin of the ancient world, now certified and ready for your collection. This silver tetradrachm from Classical Athens features the helmeted head of Athena on the obverse and her sacred owl with an olive sprig on the reverse — the original “Athenian Owl” that financed the golden age of Pericles, the Parthenon, and the birth of Greek democracy. Struck circa 440–404 BC at the very height of Athenian power, this heavy “mass coinage” piece carries roughly 17 grams of fine silver and over 2,400 years of history in your hand. Graded NGC Choice AU with a strong 4/5 strike, this is a true blue-chip ancient. Athena and her owl have been a collector favorite for centuries, and certified examples in AU are getting harder to find at fair prices. Whether you’re starting an ancient collection or adding a centerpiece, this is the one coin every collector wants to genuine, slabbed, and guaranteed authentic by NGC. Ships fast and secure, so buy with confidence.