Ancient Greek, Hellenistic Silver Coin pendant
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Attic silver tetradrachm pendant, 454–404 BC, showing the behelmeted head of Athene to the right and an owl facing right with olive branch and crescent behind, stamped 925 in a solid silver frame with a wearable loop, diameter over the bail 50 mm, total weight 41 g, in very good condition, authentic original, acquired from a private collection in Germany in 2024, with the previous owner having acquired it in Germany in 1960; no export outside the EU.
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I offer this Attic Tetradrachm set as a pendant/ 454 - 404 BC. Goddess of protection – Pallas Athena. She stands for wisdom, strategy, and warfare.
Helmeted head of Athena, right.
Owl, to the right, standing, head turned, behind it an olive branch and a crescent.
Abbreviation = AOE = in a square. That means: AOENAION = (the Athenian / the coin belongs to the city of Athens).
Special feature: three leaves on the headband.
Hand struck, unique piece… made of silver.
Very good condition / VZ.
Set in a solid silver frame with a bail (portable).
Stamped: with a punch / 925 silver.
Diameter: including bail = 50 mm.
Total weight: 41 g.
Coin: diameter = 22 mm.
The coin comes from an old collection, acquired in 1960 in Germany.
Purchased by me in 2022.
The seller guarantees that they have the right to sell the item and to export it.
No delivery outside the EU.
I offer this Attic Tetradrachm set as a pendant/ 454 - 404 BC. Goddess of protection – Pallas Athena. She stands for wisdom, strategy, and warfare.
Helmeted head of Athena, right.
Owl, to the right, standing, head turned, behind it an olive branch and a crescent.
Abbreviation = AOE = in a square. That means: AOENAION = (the Athenian / the coin belongs to the city of Athens).
Special feature: three leaves on the headband.
Hand struck, unique piece… made of silver.
Very good condition / VZ.
Set in a solid silver frame with a bail (portable).
Stamped: with a punch / 925 silver.
Diameter: including bail = 50 mm.
Total weight: 41 g.
Coin: diameter = 22 mm.
The coin comes from an old collection, acquired in 1960 in Germany.
Purchased by me in 2022.
The seller guarantees that they have the right to sell the item and to export it.
No delivery outside the EU.
Details
Culture
Ancient Greek, Hellenistic
Century/timeframe
454 - 404 vor Chr.
Name of object
Coin pendant
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2024
Material
Silver
Country acquired from
Germany
Condition
Very good
Previous owner acquired from
Inherited
Previous owner - year acquired
1960
Previous owner - country acquired from
Germany
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
