The tetradrachm (τετράδραχμον) was a large silver coin originating in Ancient Greece. It was the equivalent of four drachmae. It is thought that this coin became the standard coin of Antiquity, spreading beyond the Greek borders. Athenian Tetradrachms, like this one, followed a different minting standard. The Athenians derived their own ‘Attic standard’ for these types of coins, meaning that most of these coins would weigh about 17.2g.
Athena was the goddess of war and wisdom. Within Athens she was considered the city protectress. She was also thought to be the goddess of military victory. The owl was associated with her image as a representative of her wisdom. She is also considered a goddess of handicraft and practical reason.
