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SilverTowne Mint 1-oz Silver Athenian Owl Replica
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The Silver Dollar Of The Ancient World Returns As Pure Silver Bullion Round
The Athenian Owl Silver Tetradrachm was the first coin to be heavily circulated internationally. It’s not a stretch to say that the 2,300-year-old coin was the “Silver Dollar” of its day. Featuring the unmistakable image of wise old owl—the symbol of Athens—the Athens Tetradrachm was a big silver coin that was recognized and accepted as payment everywhere at a time when the city state was a cultural center of the world and the heart of ancient Greece. Thanks to a new series, some of the world’s most famous coins have been recreated as gleaming silver bullion rounds and includes this remarkable replica of the famous Athenian Owl!
Historic Design That Influenced Modern Coinage
In this release you’ll be able to discover the beautiful Athenian Owl, the first mass-circulated coin ever produced! In fact, many of the skilled laborers and soldiers who were paid with these coins simply had no idea what a coin was, resulting in countless coins being marked with knives or other instruments used to cut into their surface and confirm their contents. In addition to the iconic Owl, the design also shows a crescent moon, olive branch, and the Greek letters “AΘE,” which stands for “Alpha,” “Theta,” and “Epsilon,” meaning “Of the Athenians” in ancient Greek.
Named for the goddess Athena, Athens was a key city-state that laid the foundations for Western civilization. When one thinks of ancient Athens, images of the Acropolis, the Parthenon, and the Temple of Zeus come to mind. In Greek mythology, the owl is Athena’s familiar and, according to legend, she sometimes took the form of her owl. President Teddy Roosevelt was said to have carried an Athenian Owl coin in his pocket, which in turn inspired him to order the redesign of U.S. coins in the early 1900s!
Bullion Rounds Struck In Highly Pure 99.9% Silver
Though not a legal-tender coin, this bullion round was struck by the highly respected SilverTowne Mint in a one ounce of highly pure 99.9% fine silver. The original Athenian Owl coins were struck in Ultra High Relief with a hammer-on-die process which created irregularities in the shape of the coin. This replica—which was struck on a powered, modern coin press—mimics the look of the unique shape and includes high relief elements of the handsome Owl design. Each Athenian Owl One-Once Silver Replica comes housed in an attractive leather-like drawstring pouch for easy storage and display.
One of the largest private mints in North America, SilverTowne is the nation’s top bullion producer and renowned in the precious metals industry for affordability, high quality, and exceptional purity standards. This SilverTowne Mint Athenian Owl One-Ounce Silver Replica Round is sure to make a terrific addition to anyone’s collection. Add one—or several—to your cart right now!
Availability | Available For Order |
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Year of Issue | 2024 |
Country | United States |
Composition | Silver |
Purity | 0.999 |
Relief Type | High Relief |
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Mint Name | Silvertowne Mint |
Coin Weight | 31 Grams - g |
Weight | 1 Ounce - oz |
Dimensions | 33mm |