ATTICA ATHENS SILVER OBOL_Athena & Owl_GODDESS OF WISDOM & WARFARE

19Y04 FRASCATIUS ANCIENTSA BEAUTIFUL SILVER OBOL OF ATTICA ATHENS FROM 500 - 480 BC . The Athenian owl silver coins remain the most recognizable ancient coins today. THE SIZE IS 9.2 MM AND 0.42 GRAMS. SNG Cop 24-5OBVERSE – Helmeted head of Athena right REVERSE – Owl standing right; olive sprig aboveATHENSAthens was a great military power in ancient Greece and is considered the birthplace of Western civilization and democracy. After defe...ating the Persians at the Battle of Marathon in 490 BC, Athens was brought into a golden age.During this period of prosperity, Athens expanded its political and economic influence throughout the Greek world, allowing artistic and intellectual progress to flourish at a rate which has never been matched. Their military and naval strength was aided significantly by their influx of funds from the mining of silver at Laurion, as well as the combined resources from the Delian League, which Athens now led.The quantity of silver controlled by the Athenians allowed them to mint the authoritative coinage of ancient Greece, the Athenian owls. They were produced for over four hundred years, and while the artistic style changed over time, the theme remained consistent, showing Athena, the goddess of wisdom and warfare, on the obverse and an owl, her patron animal, on the reverse. This consistency reinforced their international message and came to symbolize Athens’ economic power.A True Auction Environment – Auctions start at $.99 with No Minimums and No Reserves. FULL UNCONDITIONAL GUARANTEE OF AUTHENTICITYIf the buyer feels that the coin received is not as represented - just return the coin and the buyer will be fully reimbursed for the cost of the coin; the original shipping charge; and the cost to ship the coin back… No Questions Asked. If the buyer is not happy, please let me know, and I will do what I can to make it right.NOTE: Frascatius is a life member (LM #6864) of the American Numismatic Association (ANA). Frascatius fully complies with the ANA Member Code of Ethics. If you have any questions regarding this auction, please click on “Ask seller a question”. I will be more than happy to provide you with a response. VISIT MY EBAY STORE: FRASCATIUS ANCIENT COINS For those new to ancient coins, please contact me, and I will e-mail to you my "Beginners Guide for Ancient Coin Collectors - FAQ". SHIPPING:To the U.S. = $3.00 Insured Flat RateInternational = $4.50 Insured Flat Rate Multiple items may be grouped at no additional charge at the above rates. All items will be carefully packaged, protected & insured (private insurance).
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