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Athenian Silver Tetradrachm - FJ.2838
Origin: Mediterranean
Circa: 490
BC
to 322
BC
Collection: Coin Jewelry
Medium: Silver and Gold
£3,900.00
Location: UAE
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When we think of the Classical world, it is Athens
and her lasting achievements, which come
immediately to mind. The architectural glories of
the Parthenon, the dramas and comedies of her
playwrights, the works of Plato, even the
institution of democracy itself, all sprang from
this one rich source. This splendid coin,
depicting Athena (goddess of wisdom) on one
side and her sacred owl on the other, was minted
in that Golden Age. To wear it today is to
connect us with a remarkable past, and to affirm
our belief in its enduring heritage.
- (FJ.2838)
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