440 B.C. Ancient Greek Silver Tetradrachm Coin of Athens, Athenian Owl Design, NGC Choice XF Trajan Decius Bust of Gallienus

Bust of Gallienus

The Roman military and Praetorian Guard was unhappy with the Senate's choice of Nerva

(issue struck during the lifetime of Alexander)

Iridescent toning on both sides

and ended a brief period of civil war known as the Year of the Five Emperors

440 B.C. Ancient Greek Silver Tetradrachm Coin of Athens, Athenian Owl Design, NGC Choice XF Trajan Decius Bust of GallienusA silver tetradrachm from Ancient Greece, from the Greek city state of Attica (Athens). This coin was produced between 440 404 B. C. and features the iconic Athenian Owl design, one of the most famous designs of ancient coins. The coin measures 24mm in diameter, about the size of a quarter. The obverse side of the coin features the portrait of Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom, while the reverse features an owl, a bird associated with Athena. The