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Sterling Silver Greek Athena Owl Coin Tetradrachm Necklace by oas New York™

WARRIOR GODDESS:

Since ancient times, the owl and the olive branch have been the Athenian currency to spread the values of the city's patroness. Athena, whose virtue represents victory, peace, and wisdom.

AΘE:

The letter AΘE, is an abbreviation of ΑΘΗΝΑΙΩN, meaning "of Athenians".

THE OWL:

The owl's ability to see in the darkness, represents wisdom, the olive wreaths reflects the practical gift from the Goddess to the city, for the olive tree provided food, oil, shelter and fuel for fires. The crescent moon beside the owl commemorates the Athenians victory over the Persians in 490 B.C. at the Battle of Marathon beneath a waning moon.

President Theodore Roosevelt used a Classical Owl as a pocket piece, which inspired him to order to redesign of U.S. coins early last century.

ORIGIN:

Circ. B.C. 360-410, or later
Obverse: Owl standing right with the letter AΘE, an abbreviation of ΑΘΗΝΑΙΩN, meaning "of Athenians". Olive spring behind, all hotsell within incused square.
Reverse: Athena wearing crested ornaments with olive leaves

Coin size: 0.75 inch in diameter - about a U.S. nickle size

Chain: 18 inch sterling box chain

Metal: solid sterling silver with no plating, individually aged with old world silversmithing technique

This token of wisdom will provide inspiration for generations

Hand Made in New York City

WARNING:

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