The Archaic Athenian Owl Tetradrachm

Today we are taking a look at the first version of the world's most famous coin, the Athenian Owl Tetradrachm! Huge thank-you to Matt Lukes for sharing these wonderful coins with us! 💰 Help the Channel by "Buying me a Coffee": https://www.buymeacoffee.com/classica... Like the drawings on my videos? Get them on a T-SHIRT: https://classicalnumismatics-shop.fou... Would you like to know more about ancient coinage? Books are still the best way to seek knowledge. These affiliate links will take you to my personal recommendations, and buying from here will greatly help the channel grow and bring more content! Recommended STORAGE and DISPLAY solutions for your coins (Affiliate links) Transparent diamond COIN DISPLAYS - https://amzn.to/39Tmmyu Leuchturm Coin case L6 - https://amzn.to/3ttvMbL Leuchturm Coin Box 35 - https://amzn.to/39TBkV0 Leuchturm Coin case S6 - https://amzn.to/3aAZTFu Recommended Literature: 100 Greatest Ancient Coins - https://amzn.to/3hKz1o4 Roman Coins and Their Values - https://amzn.to/3kEY6CS The Handbook of Ancient Greek and Roman Coins - https://amzn.to/3iTB1vv Greek Coins and Their Values - https://amzn.to/3mKng4S SEO Tags: classical Greek coins, ancient coins, Greek coinage, Greek currency, numismatics, ancient numismatics, rare coins, historical coins, coin collecting, ancient silver coins, ancient gold coins, museum quality coins, coin hoards, archaeology coins, ancient world currency, ancient trade, numismatic treasures, ancient coin mints, historical money, ruler portraits on coins, Greek civilization, ancient craftsmanship, classical antiquity, ancient economy, NGC ancient coins, coin authentication, ancient coin dealers, unboxing rare coins, coin auctions, classical Greek numismatics, silver tetradrachm, drachma coin, stater coin, Greek coin history, classical art on coins, collecting Greek coins, Greek mythology on coins, city-state coinage, Athenian owl coin, Spartan coin, Corinthian stater, Theban coin, Rhodian coin, Delphic coin, Ephesus coin, Knossos coin, Olympia coin, Argos coin, Ionia coin, Thracian coin, Macedonian coin, early Greek coinage, rare ancient coin collection, numismatic heritage, golden age of coinage, classical numismatic study. #ancientcoins #athens #coincollecting