ancient-athens-c-510-bce-c-300-bce-item
DenominationTetradrachm
Country / EmpireAncient Athens
Diameter (mm)Approx. 20-25 mm
Obverse DesignHelmeted head of Athena facing right, wearing an Attic helmet, often adorned with an olive sprig and a small owl.
Reverse DesignOwl standing right, head facing, with an olive sprig and a crescent moon behind it. Inscription 'ΑΘΕ' (ATHENAION, 'of the Athenians').
