The Athenian Tetradrachm is the most famous ancient coin type in the world. The Greeks became so good at minting coins and the quality of the coins were so trusted that this coin became the US dollar of its time. Civilizations would use this to trade with one another as the coin held its value
Mintage
Mint
Athens
Date made
454 BCE - 404 BCE
Coin Details
Obverse
Description
Helmeted head of Athena right, in crested Attic helmet decorated with three olive leaves over visor and a spiral palmette on the bowl
Reverse
Description
Owl standing right, head facing; olive sprig and crescent behind; all within shallow incuse square.
