2021 1 oz Silver Athena's Owl Tetradrachm - Numismatic Icons Coin Cook Islands .999 Fine (w/Box & COA)

2021 1 oz Silver Athena's Owl Tetradrachm - Numismatic Icons Coin Cook Islands .999 Fine (w/Box & COA)

Unearth the new 2021 1 oz Silver Athena's Owl Tetradrachm - Numismatic Icons Coin, now available at Bullion Exchanges! The second release in CIT’s “Numismatic Icons” series, this ageless Athena’s Owl coin contains 1 troy ounce of .999 fine silver. The artistic antiqued finish applied through the smartminting® (Ultra High Relief) technique assists with portraying the coin’s ancient aesthetic. This silver Owl Tetradrachm coin is issued by the Cook Islands and bears a face value of 5 dollars. Adding to its appeal, each Owl coin arrives inside a special thematic display box, along with a COA. Only 999 of these limited-mintage 2021 Athena’s Owl Tetradrachm coins were released, so swoop in and snag one today! 

Arguably the most popular and recognized ancient coin, the Athenian Owl tetradrachm was in wide circulation in Ancient Greece from c. 510 to c. 38 BC. In Athens, it replaced the earlier "heraldic" type of didrachms and was renamed after the Greek goddess of wisdom, Athena. In Greek mythology, a little owl traditionally accompanies and sometimes represents Athena. Because of this, the owl has been frequently used as a symbol of knowledge, wisdom, and erudition throughout the Western world. Conversely, due to their nocturnal existence, owls became equally linked to the occult and the Otherworld. Famous owls in literature and media include Owl from Winnie the Pooh, Archimedes, Merlin’s familiar in Sword and the Stone, and Hedwig from the Harry Potter series. Celebrate this icon of numismatic history by purchasing the Owl Tetradrachm coin now!

The obverse features the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, surrounded by inscriptions.

The reverse showcases a reimagining of the original ancient silver tetradrachm coin: An Athenian Owl, standing under an olive branch and moon crescent, turns its head to stare directly at the viewer. The owl itself is raised off the coin’s surface to produce a three-dimensional effect. Instead of the inscription "ΑΘΕ" found on the original tetradrachm coins which was an abbreviation for “ΑΘΗΝΑΙΩΝ” ("of the Athenians") CIT has inscribed the letters “CI”. 

Coin Specifications:

• Limited Mintage of 999
• Second Release in “Numismatic Icons” Series
• Made from .999 fine silver with a weight of 1 troy oz
• Struck by the Coin Invest Trust
• Issued by the Cook Islands
• Antiqued Finish
• Face Value of 5 Dollars
• Each coin arrives in a thematic display box along with a COA
• Obverse: Displays the side-facing bust of Queen Elizabeth II. Inscriptions “ELIZABETH II”, “5 DOLLARS”, “COOK ISLANDS”, and “2021”.
• Reverse: Features the Athenian Owl gazing at the viewer below an olive branch and moon crescent. Inscription: “CI”.

Bullion Exchanges proudly provides a large assortment of CIT Silver Coins, including this 2021 1 oz Silver Athena's Owl Tetradrachm Coin. Like to invest in valuable vintage items? Explore our selection of silver vintage bullion bars! History lovers should look through our considerable collection of Pre-1933 Gold as well. Once you place your order, your items will be safely packaged and shipped to your address. Please contact our customer service team with any questions.

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