Few images in the ancient world are as instantly recognizable as the owl of Athena. Struck in Athens more than two thousand years ago, this coin bears the wise gaze of the goddess on one side; her profile steady, crowned with a crested helmet, and her sacred owl on the other, wings tucked, eyes wide and luminous. For the Athenians, the owl was more than a bird; it was a symbol of clear sight in darkness, of knowledge and strategy, of the city’s enduring spirit. Carried through countless hands in the marketplaces of antiquity, these coins became both currency and emblem, a portable reflection of Athens at the height of its power.

To see one now is to feel the weight of that history distilled into silver. This pendant holds not only the artistry of its makers but also the whispers of philosophers, poets, and citizens who once lived beneath the Acropolis. The owl, patient and watchful, seems unchanged, as though it has outlasted the centuries without dimming its light. To wear this is to carry a piece of wisdom itself; an ancient companion, both guardian and guide, whose presence still speaks with quiet authority from a world that shaped our own.

Obv: Head of Athena to right in triple crested Athenian helmet ornamented with Pegasus. Rev: Owl standing to right on amphora with olive branches.

27mm, 16.6gram authenticated ancient coin
138-137 BC
AR New Style Tetradrachm
Origin: Athens, Attica
Set in 18k yellow gold bezel, hand made in Bali
20inch, 14k yellow gold open cable chain, made in Italy
Certificate of authenticity & appraisal provided
Price includes chain, message us to choose a different chain

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27mm Ancient Coin with Owl of Athena