Athena and Owl, Famous Ancient Greek Coin Pendant and Chain, Popular Version, Goddess of Wisdom,"Mark of Athena" Greek Mythology 77S
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Athena and Owl, Famous Ancient Greek Coin Pendant and Chain, Popular Version, Goddess of Wisdom,"Mark of Athena" Greek Mythology 77S
Athena/Owl (455-449 B.C.) Greek Classic, Tetradrachm. Size: 24 mm. OBVERSE: Head of Athena wearing a crested helmet with olive leaves and floral scroll. REVERSE: Owl with olive branch and crescent within incuse square.
The Crescent moon represents the night and the owl’s wisdom to see in the dark. The Olive Branch, which was a common theme in Athenian currency, symbolizes Athena’s peaceful victory over Poseidon. The letters AOE is an abbreviation for “of Athenians”
Every few generations, if Athena considers one of her children worthy, she gives them a silver drachma. The image of Athena's sacred animal, an owl, appears and "guides" the possessor to the statue.
These are not Ancient Coins. They are new, copyrighted, engravings showing the coin in new, non-circulated condition. They are accurately detailed, using museum quality authentic ancient coins as models. They are accurate in size and imagery. The Coins are cast in the finest quality, solid pewter.
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