Title: Greek tetradrachm

             (Owl of Athena)

 

Dimensions (cm): 

Side 1 (owl) – 5.7 x 5.6 x 0.9,

Side 2 (head) – 6.0 x 5.8 x 1.4

 

Artist: Brayden Wilkinson

 

Editor:  Cass Kohle

 

Region: Europe

 

Description:

This replica of both sides of a Greek tetradrachm coin depicts both the owl of Athena and the head of Athena. The owl of Athena coin was made in Athens during a period of approximately 478 BC until about 393 BC. The original would have been made with silver that was melted and cut into disk before being placed into a mould in order to engrave the images. The AOE inscribed on the owl side is a short form of AOENAION. AOENAION is the Greek spelling of Athineon showing that the coin is from Athens.