Ancient Greek AR Tetradrachm - Athena and Owl in 14K - Item #9128 Refine_Sea Birds A 14k gold or sterling

A 14k gold or sterling silver hawksbill turtle on a blue/green sea opal or mother-of-pearl background

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Lighthouse measures 1 1/4" (excluding bail)

Ancient Greek AR Tetradrachm - Athena and Owl in 14K - Item #9128 Refine_Sea Birds A 14k gold or sterlingAthens was always known for the little owls on the coinage, this is a beautiful specimen of a coin from that age. Next to the owl are the letters E, the first three letters of Athens. On the reverse is the head of the goddess Athena. Athena is the Greek goddess of so many things: wisdom, war, courage, inspiration, the arts, crafts, and skill. This was also among the first coins to have the figures upon both obverse and reverse. Beautifully set in a