Ancient Greek Silver Tetradrachm - NIKE & ATHENA

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Silver Tetradrachm, Ancient Greece - Side (Pamphylia) - c. 200-155 BC.

Obv: Head of Athena, wearing Corinthian Helmet.

Rev: Nike advancing left with wreath, anchor counter mark to right

(Sear-5432) Attractive Hellenistic Portrait! (30mm, 16.08gm)

Nike is seen with wings in most statues and paintings. Most other winged deities in the Greek pantheon had shed their wings by Classical times. Nike is the goddess of strength, speed, and victory.

Nike was a very close acquaintance of Athena, and is thought to have stood in Athena's outstretched hand in the statue of Athena located in the Parthenon. Nike is one of the most commonly portrayed figures on Greek coins. 

  • Inventory# PA-3154
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