Athenian Owl - Feedback appreciated 1 1

[baseballjeff]

Hello everyone!

I never bought an ancient coin before till this one.  It’s a coin I have always wanted, and would welcome any and all feedback.

 

Thank you in advance!

Jeff

 

 

Edited November 11, 2023 by baseballjeff

[Coinbuf]

I have never purchased an ancient or studied them myself so I cannot add any content about the coin except to say that I find your example to be very attractive.   Congrats on your addition.

[RWB]

Very nice!

Next step. Do some research about your new coin and tell us more about it.

[Henri Charriere]

Welcome to the Forum!

As a new member -- a hatchling or newbie [clue: The Waving Hand under your User Name] -- I believe this is the first time I have seen anyone jump in with a question about a finished product as opposed to one that is raw and questionable in appearance.

I would imagine you have spent a good piece of change for this and it appears its owl motif was it's primary draw.

Some members will expect that you have already researched the item you've chose to buy and display; others, most notable the walking encyclopedias among us, will refer you to the appropriate resources. I like your coin and am impressed it's been authenticated with a desirable grade. As what are termed, "Ancients," is not my area of familiarity, I would urge you to begin to delve into the various reference sources NGC makes available on its web page whilst waiting on members to weigh in with the specifics regarding your purchase.  Very lovely acquisition!

[zadok]

...the label basically tells u all u need to know bout ur purchase except the history behind it....

[Just Bob]

Nice coin! She's a looker, for sure.

Welcome to the forum.

[J P M]

That is a good looking Ancient . I was looking at a whole collection in a case that the local dealer here on the Cape had picked up. All NGC Graded and all very nice coins. Most were a bit out of my price range but still amazing looking. 

[Dave Richards]

There are a number of YouTube videos out there on Athena 0wl tetradrachms.  Very educational and extremely interesting.   Probably the most beautiful ancient coin ever made. David