Athenian owl tetradrachm

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:cryptocurrency
gptkbp:countryOfOrigin Ancient Greece
gptkbp:denomination tetradrachm
gptkbp:designer gptkb:bird
olive branch
crescent moon
gptkbp:diameter approximately 25 mm
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Athenian owl tetradrachm
gptkbp:inscription ΑΘΕ (short for 'Athens')
gptkbp:material silver
gptkbp:mintedIn gptkb:Athens
gptkbp:notableFor distinctive design
high silver purity
wide circulation in the ancient world
gptkbp:obverseDesign head of Athena
gptkbp:symbolizes gptkb:Athens
gptkb:wisdom
gptkb:Athena
gptkbp:usedDuring 5th century BCE
Classical period
gptkbp:usedFor trade
payment of mercenaries
gptkbp:weight approximately 17.2 grams
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Ancient_Greek_coinage
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7